Advice or some assistance

@unkindledhishiron Thank you so much I started to cry when I read this. I’m not asking for reassurance purposes but have you been where I’m at? Do you have any advice if you have dealt with depression and everything feeling real?

@krelia Currently struggling too as I have both SO-OCD and ROCD. I still have them, the thoughts, images, sensations, backdoor spike, nausea, the urges, shame and guilt, everything that OCD manifests as. It gets bad but at times it gets quiet too. The only advice I could give is that you need to move forward towards your values and wants. It’s difficult considering what we’re going through, but by doing so, you are slowly going to be freed from the grasps of OCD. Try distracting yourself with things you like, or giving utmost importance to the things that are important to you. Depression may be a byproduct of OCD and isolating yourself will only make it worse. Be kind to yourself and know that you did not ask for this. Know that you aren’t alone. I’m struggling with what I think is depression cause of OCD and yes it’ll feel real because it’s a disorder. Fake it til you make it. Move forward towards your wants, desires and values despite what OCD is telling you or making you feel. It’ll take practice but you’ll get there. Recovery isn’t linear, there will be set backs but there will always be a light at the end of tunnel.

@unkindledhishiron Thank you so much for this

@unkindledhishiron It’s just but difficult because of my divorce and my living situation. I’m also really liking this new guy I’m talking to but then I feel guilty that I’m struggling and feel like I don’t deserve him. Like I’m going to hurt him or he’s going to hurt me. I’m just tired of being scared and sad. This helped so much

@krelia I know it’s scary but here’s an advice hehe. You like the new guy? Pursue him. Don’t let OCD stop you from living the life you want. It’s scary and I understand that there’s a bunch of unwanted feelings you are experiencing but hey, do it anyways!

@unkindledhishiron Thank you for the reminder. This made me tear up and I really appreciate you taking the time to talk to me

@krelia happy to help!