Does anybody need/wish to talk?

Happy New Year's Eve! I know this time of year might leave us feeling down. If anyone has anything they want to talk about, or if you'd like to vent/talk about something getting you down, or if you just want to chat, or anything, I'd love to listen! :) It can or doesn't have to do with the holidays. (And don't worry about being a downer on a holiday, I'd like to listen if you want to talk about anything that's bothering you) If you need something specific out of a conversation (i.e. you just want me to listen and don't want me to comment or give my opinions or thoughts), let me know and I'd be happy to oblige! And, of course, I'm no therapist. Just thought I'd give that disclaimer. Also, if I respond in a way that seems like the conversation would logically be over but you still want to talk, I'll still be ready to listen! Sometimes I don't have a bunch to comment, but I'll listen for as long as you want to talk! And here's a fire for a fireside chat if you want 🪑🔥🪑🛋 Love you guys!

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 21d ago

I feel like I have been having a hard time with accepting my OCD as a lifelong companion. I think that if I work hard enough, I can make it go away, and obviously that isn't going to happen. So then the OCD jumps in and tells me that I am a failure because I couldn't reach a goal. I also feel like I am not very good at scripts. It seems overwhelming sometimes to write a script about every thing that triggers me. And then I feel like I am not moving forward because I am not confronting stuff everyday via script. So much trauma has happened to me this year that I just feel like OCD is trying to have a field day and I am desperately trying to grab the life ring every day.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 21d ago

I'm sorry that it's been so rough for you. I know how distressing it can be to think that OCD is a chronic illness -- I hate it too. I have experienced feeling down about not doing ERP enough/correctly, but I think that it's important that you and I go easy on ourselves. I think I'm too strict on myself about ERP, and I don't think I should stress myself too much about how I do ERP exactly. If you want to tell me about how this year went, you can -- whatever you feel will be helpful for you. I hear you, and I'm here to listen!

Username: Bl00dy_Br1d3Bl00dy_Br1d3

Date posted: 21d ago

I keep having obsessive thoughts that my relationship isn’t going to work even though it’s literally perfect. Idek what to do anymore I’m just starting to cry about it everyday

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 21d ago

I'm sorry... As someone who has relationship OCD with my friends and family, I know those questionings are awfully hard to go through. I'm sorry to hear that it's so difficult for you, I hear you and I'm here to listen if it helps.

Username: Anonymousss7Anonymousss7

Date posted: 21d ago

i’ve really been struggling with contamination ocd the past 2 years. it hasn’t went away in the slightest. i’m 17 so i’m still in school. even at school i can’t get a break. i use the bathroom and spend atleast 10 minutes washing my hands. i don’t even know what i’m so scared of. my teachers think i’m in the bathroom being bad, but really i just feel like i can’t breathe. even at home it takes even longer to feel clean after using the bathroom. i’ll avoid it and not drink water- as a result i’m dehydrated and weak all of the time. i take atleast an hour in the shower because washing my hands and it makes me so tired and light headed . i hate it. i don’t know why i can never feel clean and why u can’t return to how it was before. i’m so tired of waking up at 4 am before school every morning just to shower and use the bathroom. i’m tired of giving up the things i love for ocd. i can’t even touch my own dog anymore-which who i love so much. my passion and biggest hobby used to be doing nails- now i can’t keep them on because of how much i wash my hands i would never feel clean. i just wish my family understood. i’m tired of being scolded and having no help or support. my family hasn’t let me leave the house in 4 years and since then my ocd has only heightened. no one in my house listens or tries to understand me or my ocd at all. they just take it as me being selfish and weak. i just want a little sympathy from the people in my life, i just want to feel heard and understood

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 21d ago

I'm sorry that it's been so rough for so long. OCD has been trampling my life for years as well. Contamination OCD was a big one for me. I hate how much it takes away from life. Avoiding water is not good for obvious reasons, but I understand why you do and I've done so before too. I know what you mean about never feeling clean -- when I did feel clean, it was only moments until I was contaminated again. And I miss how things were for me too. I couldn't touch my cats because of OCD, and I know how hard it is not to interact with pets. It felt like my family didn't understand me either, and it hurt very badly. I wish that you and I will have sympathy from the people in our lives, but right now I hear you, and I will continue to listen if it helps. Why hasn't your family let you leave the house, may I ask?

Username: Anonymousss7Anonymousss7

Date posted: 21d ago

@Anonymous thank you for being so understanding to me. it really means a lot. really thank you. the reason i can’t leave the house is sort of complicated. i’ve always had strict parents growing up but my freshman year of high school i sort of “rebelled” (even though i hate that word) started sneaking out, drinking, smoking, ect…. my parents breaking point was when they found out i had a boyfriend and that i was honestly acting all grown. i think that the whole situation had a part to play in my ocd. i remember my mom calling me dirty and disgusting when she found out. it really hurt my feelings. This whole situation where my parents found out everything was on my birthday too- on top of that. they didn’t let me return to school for the rest of the year after that, i spent the summer in my house, in my room, supervised 100% of the time , watched in the bathroom, escorted to the kitchen, ect…. since then they let me return to school and we don’t speak on the situation now. i’ve asked to go out since then but i’ve always been denied to the point where about a year ago i just stopped asking to go anywhere. my mom and sister claim that i am not restricted in any way and can go anywhere any time- but i don’t see it as that way. sure they may not outright say no most of the time when i asked. but the cold and harsh treatment i get for just asking is enough for me to not bother asking. i can tell they are uncomfortable with me going out. and my mom has a bad temper so for the peace of the house- i just stay inside and don’t ask. just school and home every day for the last 4 years

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 21d ago

@Anonymousss7 I'm sorry. That sounds very rough. What they did wasn't okay. I'm sorry you went through that. I hear you, and it sounds very difficult...

Username: krelia

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 18w ago

Anyone to talk to

Hi! Does anyone struggle with loneliness? Especially when it comes to talking to your loved ones about what you go through. I’ve been struggling with this because it either leads to a fight or I’m not understood. My husband and I have been having some issues and I have a bad habit of bringing up the past. I don’t know why I keep doing it it’s just I get a thought and it goes into auto mode recently. We are going to marriage counseling soon but I try to tell him and family how I’m feeling and it just turns into a fight or it turns into me being dismissed. I just honestly want someone I can trust to hear me but it feels like I can’t really talk to anyone. I think it’s a relapse and I keep doing ERP but honestly I just need someone to listen. Does anyone relate or am I just it? I feel like I’m losing the love of my life and I’m breaking at the mere thought of it.

Username: Viny

Date posted: 17w ago

Let's talk!

Hello I'm just posting to see if anyone needs to talk about your day or what's bothering you! Feel free to comment

Username: hestia

Date posted: 16w ago

Chat Feature?

Does anyone else wish there was a chat feature to speak with a coach or counselor on here? I guess they might worry that people will seek immediate reassurance, but sometimes being all alone is horrible. I have had non stop adrenaline since Friday and being alone like this feels 10x worse. I visited someone yesterday, and I’m trying to hold out to see my therapist tomorrow but it’s so difficult. I am so alone.

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