i tend to struggle with work stress and my OCD symptoms really surround work. it’s also hard to relax and look forward to fun things while knowing i have work throughout the week. i thought this might be a good way to learn more about what others look forward to in a week while also being stressed or experiencing symptoms🙏🏼✨
I’m a teacher. But I’m in between jobs. So I’m having to spend the summer looking for a job. I have to get a job by August 31st, or my pay, medicine, and health benefits will be taken away. So yes. Work stress is real!!! Even for teachers who still must work during summer. Also, I use meditation as a technique for helping ease work anxiety. Have you tried it? Finally, can we just normalize that having OCD and holding down a job is just the hardest thing on earth? This is something that no one else understands. I’m sending all the good vibes and ju ju to help you get through the week!!!! 💕
@HRG oh no— yes, that sounds stressful! i hear you. feeling the pressure to keep a full time job to keep our benefits it’s so wild to even say out loud. i hope you’re able to find a job soon— i believe in you! i use medicine luckily, thank you for that piece as well! i appreciate your words a ton, thank you! i also come from a family of teachers, so i really hear where you’re coming from. the pressure for summer school and budgeting, side-jobs… it’s too much! sending you all the best wishes🙏🏼🥳✨
i am currently a nanny and am starting to work for a second family this week. i’m nervous about that but later that day i have a therapy appointment and then i am going to a trivia night!
@jnroat thank you for sharing! i believe in you and that trivia night sounds exciting!! 🥳
I quit my job because of OCD, and I feel a lot of shame about it sometimes. When I can’t think of a big thing I’m looking forward to, I list small good things! Homemade granola, foggy mornings, and a new library book are a few.
@Margaretbee I’m so glad you were able to do that to focus on your ocd. Listing small things and celebrating victories no matter how big or small is right where it’s at!!!
@Margaretbee i’m so sorry to hear! i wish you all the best on your healing journey— you got this🙏🏼🙌🏼 and i love that idea— small good things to look forward to! 😁
I look forward to watching the new episode of rupauls drag race on Friday
@Anonymx Never seen it but I know a lot of ppl who say they like it. Have a good day!!!
Nightwalking while listening to an audiobook.
@Alma G Love this!!!
One thing I look forward to quiet night where I can read or watch my favorite shows! Sometime taking a day, or couple hours to do something you love, especially while being stressed or having OCD, can go so far! It’s important to remind yourself that even if the thoughts show up, you can still be calm and do what you love. Thanks for the great question! ☀️
@ConqueringisPossible Quiet nights are my favorite and sometimes exactly what I need after a long week of battling the very loud OCD!
I love this!! Thank you for getting it started! I had Covid this past week and am finally negative, so I’m excited to get back into the real world this week. It’s also my first week after having graduated college so I’m excited (and nervous) to see what this new routine holds!
@pickles516 Hey!!! Congratulations! What was your major? I’m a teacher
Love this!! Looking forward to getting a tv to watch from my new couch haha
@Anonymice New couches are super fun. A good friend (who passed this month) gifted me with a new couch when I did not have the money to get one. In addition he arranged for me to fly to see my new niece. So thankful I have this couch to remember him by!!!
I’m so glad everybody has a comfortable job where they can pay for therapy. But I’ve realized my ocd has gotten worse at the job I’m currently at and I don’t want to quit because the job market is never hiring and I always have bills to pay like every freaking week on top of that I’m still in college. I think being stressed is making my ocd worse.
Hi! I’m new to the NOCD community, but I’ve been dealing with OCD since I was 12. I’m almost 29 now, and my biggest issue is health anxiety. It’s gotten to the point where getting work done is nearly impossible because i can’t stop spiraling. I’m lucky that i work remotely, but also makes it easier to be in my own head… Asking for advice - how do you all deal with the intense anxiety and are able to make it through a 9-5 work day? Any suggestions on how I can actually be productive? Thank you!
I'm wondering if this is a common OCD experience: does anyone else find that when you have idle time, your mind just spirals into endless rumination on negative "what ifs" & intrusive thoughts? It's been happening to me for the past three years, which coincides with starting a really high-stress job. Weekends used to be my time to relax, but now I dread weekends...I only feel relief when I'm sleeping because it's the only time my mind seems to quiet down. It's honestly so depressing to lose that enjoyment. Does anyone else relate to this, and if so, what helps you cope?
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