Anonymous but trying
- Date posted
- 18w
Worry
I worry I will have mental health issues the rest of my life. Not sure I could live a life like that, Not really sure why I'm posting this, I guess does anyone else have the same thought?
OCD Helping HandOCD Helping ...
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 18w
I think we’ve all felt this way at one point or another. For most folks OCD is a lifelong condition, but we learn how to deal with it and we accept it as part of ourselves. Everyone has their quirks/invisible difficulties — OCD just happens to be ours.
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 18w
Its a scary thought to think I could have these issues for the rest of my days
TotifenTotifen
- Date posted
- 18w
@Anonymous but trying I do not think it is a life sentence, it is healable condition but we should walk our way.
IfiknewthenIfiknewthen
- Date posted
- 18w
Probably just need to find the right medication and psychotherapy. Be patient. Some psychiatrists are better than others. Youll hear stories how some people went to 10 doctors before they got the correct diagnosis and treatment.
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 18w
In my past I took medication for a long time, honestly afraid to go back on it but been thinking as of late I may have too
IfiknewthenIfiknewthen
- Date posted
- 18w
@Anonymous but trying Why are you afraid to go back on it? Side effects?
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 18w
@Ifiknewthen - Side affects mainly, I became a zombie, didn't really feel anything other than an immense emptiness. I wasn't seeking any kind of treatment at the time which didn't help I'm sure. Doesn't help that family don't have a good opinion of brain meds. I took them for a number of years
IfiknewthenIfiknewthen
- Date posted
- 18w
@Anonymous but trying If its ssris, you really shouldnt feel like a zombie. I feel perfectly normal on paxil. If its antipsychotics then thats a different story i suppose. Ive never used those.
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 18w
@Ifiknewthen - It was SSRI's and beta-blockers, maybe it was a combination of meds and how I was feeling at the time but I experienced other things, maybe I need to try a different medication
IfiknewthenIfiknewthen
- Date posted
- 18w
@Anonymous but trying Beta blockers for anxiety? That doesnt sound normal. I tried a statin for high cholesterol and didnt like the way it made me feel. And it was a low dose too. The doctors like the ssris alone because they are very safe and well tolerated. Probably the beta blocker making you feel strange.
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 18w
@Ifiknewthen - Yeah it was Sertraline for depression and Propranolol for anxiety. Ill say I was taking both for maybe 3-4 years straight, ended up on 100mg of sertraline before stopping
IfiknewthenIfiknewthen
- Date posted
- 18w
@Anonymous but trying I always did well with paxil if you wanted to try that. I believe paxil is among the more potent ssris. Its raises serotonin more than the others. And they like that for people with ocd.
justsomone1justsomone1
- Date posted
- 18w
I have been having this exact thought every morning , dealing with anxiety and ocd ect I’m like I’m always so young why do I wanna keep dealing with this? how will i? you’re definitely not alone.
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 18w
Its a terrifying prospect to face, I hope you see some light soon.
justsomone1justsomone1
- Date posted
- 18w
@Anonymous but trying definitely is, I hope you do too. I’m glad we can relate though
4747get4747get
- Date posted
- 18w
Im with you. It’s very scary and debilitating. But help and medicine is out there.
Alexandre ManetteAlexandre Ma...
- Date posted
- 18w
I feel that way often, just feeling so tired of fighting this all the time with no end in sight. For me remembering that I've made it so far and then focusing on just the next day or even hour instead of forever help take the edge off a bit. Having someone to reach out to helps me too, whether it's my therapist or a support group or all the awesome people on this app. Sending support and good vibes, hang in there and at least know you're not alone!
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