Symptoms exacerbated by recent move

Hi, everyone! My family has just moved from California to Connecticut, and I'm not doing very well. Late last year, at the age of 19, I realized that I have OCD. Finally being able to put a name to all of the thoughts, compulsions, and images that I've dealt with all my life has been a game changer, and for some years, I've had a routine involving exercise and meditation that really helped to mollify what I now know to be symptoms. However, since the move, I'm having a lot of trouble finding relief. I've been feeling really depressed and sick, and being in an unfamiliar house and neighborhood has me feeling very lost and confused. I'm trying to be strong for my loved ones, since it's been difficult for all of us, and they're all very happy with the new place - and I do really love the house, too - but it just isn't home, and everything is so different. I don't know what to do. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you! <3

Username: yaneli_glv12yaneli_glv12

Date posted: 18w ago

Everything may be different, but you can still do the same things you did in California. Exercise and meditation! Maybe you are just homesick which is okay to be. I definitely would be too, but maybe it shouldn’t let you from stopping your normal routine from California.

Username: shopgirlshopgirl

Date posted: 18w ago

I also moved last week and my symptoms have been heightened. The stress of the move, plus I’m living with my parents so everyday is an exposure not to confess my thoughts. It’s been uncomfortable, but it’s normal to have an uptick in symptoms and intrusive thoughts during a big change. It will get better in time and after you get a routine (a mantra I have for myself right now). Just know you’re not alone

Username: Honeyshark Honeyshark

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 18w ago

Take extra kind care of yourself. Moving is hard without OCD let alone with it. You’re doing good. Keep looking for what you value and bring more of it into your life.

Username: BasicOCDBasicOCD

Date posted: 18w ago

Since OCD stresses us into reacting, the new move stressors add to that stress, too, so that's a pretty normal reaction. As you feel more comfortable, the stressors should go away, and things return further to normal.

Username: BasicOCDBasicOCD

Date posted: 18w ago

I've felt that way when moving before, too

Username: Lindsey LucasLindsey Lucas

Date posted: 17w ago

Thank you all so much for your thoughtful comments! I think I'm getting back on the right track now, and am beginning to feel better. Best wishes to all of you! <3

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 5y ago

Hello fellow OCD sufferers. I signed the lease for a mid-century 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, attached garage flat today. It’s in an artsy part of the city and they’re newer so there has always been high demand. I originally applied in 2012, was put on the waiting list, and was finalllly chosen last week. It’s supposed to be an exciting time for me, but I am beyond stressed and scared. I am the absolute worst when it comes to uncertainty, which I understand is a common theme for many OCD folks. I am wondering, how do you think a person living with (mostly) Just Right OCD can better control the stress and anxiety brought on by overwhelming worry about things they don’t know for certain and cannot control? Do you know of any books, blogs, podcasts, etc. that would help me out? Thank you for your help! s

Perfectionism OCD

Username: jaceyc99

Date posted: 1y ago

Extreme intolerance for change?!

Hi everyone, I’m really struggling today and wanted to reach out to see if others can relate. Not sure if this is a symptom of OCD or is separate, but I’ve always had a big intolerance for change of any kind, big or small, positive or negative. Just got back from vacation which was super fun, but being in so many places & then back at home has me really shaken up. I also brought back my cat with me since she was at my mom’s & even though I LOVE my cat, having her back again after 8 months feels very uncomfortable & stressful. I’ll be moving to another apartment (same city) in a couple weeks & know in advance that it will be extremely hard on me mentally/emotionally to have a new space. It takes me longer than normal to adjust & I feel quite depressed with moving, the season changes… really anything that’s new. Does anyone else experience this & could share their coping strategies?

Username: SilentlyBatt...

Date posted: 39w ago

OCD Triggered With Life Changes

Hello fellow OCD sufferers; Long story short I will be purchasing my own place and taking on some responsibilities that I’ve never had before (taking on and caring for a family members pet). Maybe I was ignorant to everything, but it suddenly hit me in the face overwhelmingly with stress and anxiety how much this was going to take and this new endeavor. While it should be “good stress”, my OCD will take what it can and my dormant SO-OCD has started to get rear its head. My question to you all is, in times of stress and change, does your OCD flare up or get worse? If so, how do you pull it back in, and lessen the noise as well as the stress/anxiety.

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