Anonymous but trying
- Date posted
- 21w
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
- 21w
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
- 21w
Its a scary thought to think I could have these issues for the rest of my days
TotifenTotifen
- Date posted
- 21w
@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
- 21w
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
- 21w
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
- 21w
@Anonymous but trying Why are you afraid to go back on it? Side effects?
Anonymous but tryingAnonymous bu...
- Date posted
- 21w
@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
- 21w
@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
- 21w
@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
- 21w
@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
- 21w
@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
- 21w
@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
- 21w
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
- 21w
Its a terrifying prospect to face, I hope you see some light soon.
justsomone1justsomone1
- Date posted
- 21w
@Anonymous but trying definitely is, I hope you do too. I’m glad we can relate though
4747get4747get
- Date posted
- 21w
Im with you. It’s very scary and debilitating. But help and medicine is out there.
Alexandre ManetteAlexandre Ma...
- Date posted
- 21w
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!
Related posts
liyah1787g
- Date posted
- 24w
Anyone else?
TW: SEWERSLIDE WARNING I’m scared to continue living because I don’t want the worst to happen. The worst being me discovering I’m a sociopath, pedophile, ephebophile etc… I have people I don’t want to disappoint. I keep looking for an excuse/something wrong with me so that I can decide whether I want to continue living or just end my life and save myself from the embarrassment of my loved ones finding out. At the same time I’m afraid to die. I feel like I’m not making a lot of progress in therapy. The only thing keeping me going right now is the thought that maybe one day I will find out that I’m not a creep, a sociopath &/or an ephebophile. At the same time living everyday is hard with all this looming over me. Some days I feel like I can continue no &’s ifs or buts. Other days I feel like im my own cheerleader & i am actually this bad person i think i am. I am so confused. Yesterday this thing came up where i suddenly find myself thinking a 17 yr old actor is attractive mind you im 21 yrs old.. idk if this is arousal nonconcordance or what it is honestly..I’m just afraid that it says something about who I am.. maybe that’s why I like guys my age with smaller bodies because it reminds me of a younger person??? Idk
DiegoIsLit808
- Date posted
- 20w
Advice?
Ive been struggling with the fear that if i am suicidal or something and ive been having like fears or intrusive thoughts of jumping off or losing control and acting on these thoughts and i dont know if this is just some very bad case of anxiety? Im always thinking about it trying to prove it wrong in my head and its gotten to a point where its effecting my sleep, i use chat gpt. I know deep down i dont wanna do any of it, i mean the very thought makes me panic quick so idk i just want to forget all these thoughts and i was wondering if anyone goes through this as well?
Liesey
- Date posted
- 17w
What ifs
I’m constantly thinking about what if I go crazy.No matter how good I’m feeling the thought always creeps back in same with what if no one is real.I used to get anxiety from it but I don’t really get it anymore as much which scares me.How long did this last for anyone who experienced this?I feel like it’s been going on for months and I’m scared it’ll never go away.
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond