can't get out of bed

do you ever feel paralyzed or scared to just get out of bed because what if the thoughts get worse because you're interrupting your mind being distracted i dread having to get up to even use the bathroom. being with my boyfriend helps but then it just gets bad again even while im with him. I just can't function im starting a new job soon too and I'm in online college. I can't bring myself to do any of it. the guilt, shame, anxiety, and fears just take over.

Username: lupeesanolupeesano

Date posted: 16w ago

first of all, love the gojo pfp, second yes i get this it is crippling when the ocd thoughts take over and it really eats away at you yk. your not alone in this and if you need someone to talk to you can message me i’ve been dealing with ocd for over a decade

Username: stxrmadsstxrmads

Date posted: 16w ago

lol I love your pfp too :) and thank you for the offer, I really appreciate it. if you don't mind me asking? are you in therapy or have you been in therapy and done ERP before and has it helped you?

Username: lupeesanolupeesano

Date posted: 15w ago

@stxrmads thank youuu, i used to be in therapy for ocd, i am no longer able to afford it living on my own but i’ve found ways to cope with it on my own which isn’t the best tbh but im getting by. the therapy can help it really depends on the therapist because if you have a therapist that you don’t like then it wont be helpful you have to find a therapist that’s good for you that you feel comfortable around and that is better at understanding you

Username: Vee4444Vee4444

Date posted: 16w ago

I do this a lot when the winter rolls around. I don't have much advice for you just know you're not alone. It's scary to face the fear because it feels like a risk. Don't push yourself to do anything you aren't comfortable with but also try to slowly make progress. Talk about it until you feel better. When you're ready try exposure therapy (only when you're ready to.) I'm sorry you're going through this I hope this helps you a little bit. You're not alone and it's going to be okay. Even if you aren't okay right now you will survive this. You're very strong

Username: stxrmadsstxrmads

Date posted: 16w ago

thank you. It feels impossible to keep living a life like this, I truly wish I had a brain that actually cared about me instead of making me doubt my entire life lol. it's hard to believe that this is how I could feel forever, or that I'll always be battling these feelings and thoughts. it feels like I can't maintain relationships or my life in general. the statistics about suicide being higher for those with terrifies me because that's not an option but I can empathize with those who have done it. it's awful.

Username: Vee4444Vee4444

Date posted: 16w ago

@stxrmads Trust me I know. It sucks. You might struggle with OCD but you won't struggle with getting out of bed like this forever. Nothing lasts forever. I really hope you find the help you need. Remember you're worthy of help and love. Remember the thoughts are just OCD and have no weight. Even if it's hard try to keep it in mind. You will get through this

Username: stxrmadsstxrmads

Date posted: 16w ago

@Vee444 thank you so much

Username: Vee4444Vee4444

Date posted: 16w ago

@stxrmads Np!! :)

Username: anxietea

Date posted: 48w ago

im scared

im scared again that it’s not ocd and i actually think like this. i can’t get out of bed

Username: Paige347

Date posted: 33w ago

Fear

I don’t know how anyone does it! I’ve tried so hard to face my intrusive thoughts because I’m so tired of my mind telling me to do things over and over or else my mom will die. I know it won’t happen but my mind refuses to let me let it go. I don’t mean to bother anyone who isn’t religious but I just have to also get this off my chest. I’ve never been more ashamed of myself for how I’ve acted today revolving God. I love God more than anything and yet I can never fully put my faith in him because I’m so scared. No matter how many quotes and bible verses I read telling me to let go of my fear, I can’t. I’m terrified to even move at this point. I understand I need to get a job and get outside more. But how can I do that when I too scared to leave my bed because I know what my day will consist of. All I do is sleep because I’m so drained, I’ve completely lost myself. I just keep telling myself others have it worse because it’s true, I just wish these thought would go away because I’m tired of feeling like I’m crazy.

Username: ambermayx

Date posted: 32w ago

Don’t want to get up

Just don’t even want to get out of bed I’m trying to stay positive and be grateful for my life and realise how lucky I am to be here and alive but sometimes I just feel like I can’t get out of bed and get on with my day alone. It’s 12:38 and I need to get breakfast but I’m just feeling so guilty and scared of my own brain and feeling like I don’t even know who I am anymore Feel like I’m gonna relapse. Why is it so hard to fight these thoughts I don’t fucking want them!!!!! Leave me alone how am I meant to know what’s me and what’s my ocd Just feel so angry and fed up

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