I’m at the lowest I’ve been I’m in just declining. First time in my life where the thought of ending it popped into my mind. I’m not going to but that’s just how bad it’s gotten. Should I tell someone I know and trust about my mental health battle
of course you should :( i am at a similar point to you, i have thought about ending it quite a bit and i have recently resorted to very unhealthy coping mechanisms. but people know of my struggle and are giving me as much support as they can. we cannot get through this alone, please tell someone especially if you are hurting so much.
@forre-tress I am also hoping for better days for you as well, truly. I know how dark it can get when those thoughts start to creep & I truly hope you find some hobbies or things you love to do that will help you cope more healthily🫶🏾
Hi again, I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I know how hard it can be; I’ve been in that place where you don’t know if it’s worth it. But it is worth it. You’re dealing with something really tough, and it makes sense that you’d feel this way. But you don’t have to go through it alone. Talking to someone you trust could help, but it’s always up to you if you want to share. I know it’s scary, I used to be so afraid of being judged or that people wouldn’t understand. But when I finally opened up to my partner and family, even though they didn’t fully get it, they were there for me. And that made a big difference. It gave me a little more courage to look for help and find a therapist. You deserve support!
yes! whether it’s a trusted friend/ family member or a doctor or a therapist. you should absolutely tell someone! it helps so much to have people know and to just let it out. it makes it worse to keep it all bottled up, and telling someone could lead to you getting help or even connecting with someone who’s also struggling. i’m sorry you’re going through this. you’ve got this!
Hello J.E., I'm sorry to hear that things are so difficult for you right now. This sounds like a great time to reach out for support. You don't have to do this alone. Here are some resources in case the suicidal thoughts continue. Please reach out for help, asap. To find a therapist, call the mental health number on the back of your insurance card. They can set you up with someone who is covereed under your plan. The sooner the better. People in the NOCD community care about you and want you to have access to emergency help if you ever need it. - Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Text “CONNECT” TO 7417415 - Call 911 or go to Local Emergency room - Text or call 988 to be connected to the national suicide and crisis lifeline View full list of emergency resources here: https://www.treatmyocd.com/emergency-resources
Absolutely. You may be surprised by how much your loved ones can pull you out of that mindset and give a new perspective. I used to hate talking to my family and friends about myself or what I was going through, but I was always so thankful that I did afterwards. It may feel uncomfortable at first but I promise it is worth it. I am also here if you need to talk at all !
I'm so sorry that you're at that place. I know how it feels and had quite a few times where it feels dark, bleak, and that ending it would be better. Reach out to a family member, trusted friend or someone in the mental health profession. Remind yourself of the people that care about you and love you. Sit it out - these thoughts and urges typically go away in 10-20 min. Get up out of bed and go for a walk or make yourself a snack, sometimes it's the little things that make a big impact. And lastly, I highly encourage you to find a counselor or mental health professional that you like and trust because it can be game changing to have an ally and support in the fight with mental health battles. I know how dark it can get - hang in there. Take it a day at a time. When you're in crisis, call someone. I hope you feel better and you see a lil light and hope. Much love to you and I'm rooting for you. I've found that just having someone with you that cares about you and loves you - offer presence, touch, a listening ear can make a massive difference at the lowest lows (whether that be a friend, a family member, a partner or spouse, or a counselor/therapist)
@Anonymous Thank you. And thanks to everyone that replied. I’m just having a hard time opening up to someone especially cuz I’m a guy and idk It’s just a hard thing for me. And I’m not old enough to get a therapist I’m only 16 I also have some unhealthy habits that I had before all of this that I’m getting rid of. But this is the thing that really gets to me. My thoughts target literally everything. All my hobbies meaning now I can’t find peace when doing anything I used to enjoy which is a ton of things. My life revolves around hiking surfing swimming snowboarding ect but now my ocd tells me I hate those things. And it really just messes with me like a lot. And I know it’s not true but I can’t get over that fact they even if there not true it still causes me to have anxiety or feel numb to my hobbies. Then even at home everything I do causes anxiety weather that’s cooking cleaning school showing or anything there is 0 way out every single day. I have social anxiety around family and friends and I think I’m ugly and it’s just like wow this is how messed up I am. Is this how my life is going to be because if it is idk what to do. I also have crazy anger issues to the point where I’m anger and agruing and yelling at with people even in my dreams. I’m only 16 and it feels like my life is over and I’m just living in hell I wake up wanting to cry until I go to bed and this is not who I am. I’m so scared
Please stay here. It does get better. Talk to someone you love and trust about your issues and remember you aren’t alone. Despite what OCD tells you, you have a life to live and love. I hope you start to feel better soon.
I am wanting to go to therapy to hopefully lower my OCD symptoms but I am terrified to tell anyone else, like a therapist, about my intrusive thoughts. Has anyone else had this experience and if so how did you get over it?
Does anyone know of any rehabilitation centers for mental health? My ocd has gotten bad today to the point where I feel like leaving :( and desperately get help . Ever since I began medication months ago I been feeling fine but all sudden I feel like my episodes are rapidly coming back. I’m more responsive to them. I find myself ruminating more and engaging in compulsions. I feel embarrassed that my family would have to know if I considered making that choice of leaving . It’s never gotten to this breaking point , or at least I don’t think. I’ve been through this a billion times and each time it feels like it’s the worst and it’s gonna be the one that will permanently take over me and my full control. I’m from Elkhart, Indiana. Or if there’s anyone here that can talk to me I’d appreciate it I feel so alone right now and I’m more vulnerable because I’m home alone and I don’t have many friends. I’m scared that I’m gonna lose touch with myself. I don’t wanna lost my values or stop feeling my normal self. It feels real and scary. I want it to stop.
Hi everyone, I’m reaching out here because I know this community understands the daily battles of living with OCD. Recently, I hit a really dark place and tried to take my own life. It’s been hard to admit, but I’m still here, and I’m trying to find a way forward. OCD feels relentless sometimes—the intrusive thoughts, the constant doubt, the cycles that never seem to end. It became so overwhelming that I didn’t see a way out. I know I need help, and I’m working on reaching out to professionals, but I also wanted to connect here. To those who’ve been in a similar place: What helped you keep going? How do you manage the darkest moments when OCD takes over? I feel like I’m holding on by a thread, but I’m holding on. Any advice, words of encouragement, or personal experiences would mean so much to me right now. Thank you for reading this, and for being part of a space where we can be honest about our struggles.
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