Guys In half an hour I’m going to have a short trip with my mom. As per usual, these kind of trips used to be pleasurable but now, I feel like I won’t enjoy it because of my thoughts. I haven’t even gone yet, but I already feel the chest heaviness and a deep deep feeling of sadness. What can I do to improve my state?

For the short term, tell yourself that you cannot control these thoughts, and accept you will have them, but at the same, telling yourself, that these are NOT my thoughts or feelings, but intrusive thoughts brought upon by a chemical imbalance in my brain. Seperate the thoughts from yourself as much as possible. In the long term, though, do what you can to seek some help, whether it’s through this app, or from a professional. I had crippling OCD and depression with no counseling or medication. I finally hit a low and decided it was time. I’m not cured, but it’s a thousand times better. I feel myself regaining power over my mental state more everyday. I totally get having anxiety over the feeling of not enjoying life at all. So sorry that was lengthy, but that’s my advice to you. I hope this helps!

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