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- NaggingOCD
- Date posted
- 18w ago
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feel really down like i'll never be able to live my life i feel i'm never truly happy i just have to get by i feel stuck ive had loads of therapy cbt nothing will ever really help me š
feel really down like i'll never be able to live my life i feel i'm never truly happy i just have to get by i feel stuck ive had loads of therapy cbt nothing will ever really help me š
oh, i really feel for you~ i've been there so many times, feeling like nothing will ever change š whatās helped me get through those tough moments is to remind myself that OCD is just like an annoying radio station that plays in the backgroundāyou don't have to listen to it or take it seriously! itās so important not to be hard on yourself because living with OCD is incredibly tough, and you're doing your best in your wonderfully messy mind. remember, even when it feels like you're just getting by, you're still moving forward, and that's a victory in itself!! sending you so much hope and encouragement~ youāve got this!!!
@obrooks thankyou i just feel how long can i keep being dragged down by the same thoughts and situation i have real event ocd so its always the same thing i had cbt the beginning of the year but i feel nothing is working its the constant uncertainty keeping me in a loop
@NaggingOCD So itās the obsessions and compulsions that are dragging you down. Remember that trying to reason with it or trying to feel differently is not going to work because that is putting your focus there. I think mindful awareness, being as present as possible, and gradual exposure (if you havenāt already tried it) can be vital here.
Have you tried any erp therapy? Iāve definitely felt what you are going through, worried that it will never end and itās a scary thought. Something thatās helped me is radical acceptance statements. It feels a little scary at first to say something like āmaybe it could happen, maybe notā but over time it will Help your brain realize those thoughts arenāt a threat. I also watch this guy on YouTube, his channel name is ocd and anxiety and his videos have helped me a ton! Itās going to get better ā¤ļø
This is a common thought for many, especially those with OCD or other anxiety disorders. I feel your pain. Normally this is where I would give some advice or say something to help you feel better, but not only do I know that may not help, but I would feel like a hypocrite because I feel the same way. However the one thing that I find wonderful about you is that at least you want to be happy, and at least youāve been trying therapy. It could be that you simply havenāt found the right therapist or type of therapy for you yet, or perhaps you need to begin or change up your medication? Also, have you tried regular exercise and meditation? Youāre not aloneā¦ ever. And I feel your painā¦ I feel the same way many times.
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