[Deleted]
- Date posted
- 4w
- User type
- Therapist
- Date posted
- 4w
Hello T.028._, I understand how unsettling it can be when your thoughts start to feel overwhelming, especially when triggered by something unexpected like a story. It's common for OCD to make us question our comfort zones, like staying at home. Remember, trying to find meaning in these thoughts can often lead to more distress. It's okay to feel scared, but know that these thoughts don't define you. If you’d like additional support, feel free to book a free call with our NOCD team. We’d be happy to share more information and explore ways to help. No one has to live in fear of their own thoughts. I hope this message reaches you well. Also here are some helpful resources: https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/emotional-immaturity/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/why-am-i-scared-of-being-home-alone-a-therapists-advice Take care, Ian M. Reeder
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
Thank you ya!🙇🏻♀️ it's just me who's being overly meaning right now😄
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
Even if you are at home, what activities can you do that can really help you slowly, even if it is not instant?😔🤌🏻?!? I'm curious
[Deleted][Deleted]
- Date posted
- 4w
Comment deleted by user
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
Yaaaaaaa obviously I can go out still, what I mean is like hanging out traveling, ykwim🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️Like teenagers in general, that's what I mean, and i also don't have that much energy to hang out with other people for long🥲so now because of that story, I'm like "what if I were like that too?" But yeah the problem is I'm not that brave to go alone (Sorry if it's confusing).
imannaimanna
- Date posted
- 4w
Be careful with the comfort of staying home. Leaving the house is like a muscle in your mind. If you don't use it, it will weaken and you may find yourself unable to leave at all. This is what I am trying to pull out of now. Its extremely difficult.
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
Actually, I go out of the house too, but what I mean is like teenagers in general,teen hanging out etc 😅I'm also confused about how to explain it, because I also went for a hangout with my family, go out with my sister and brother (and comfortable with that) not with my friend and I don't have sooo much friend and energy, when I'm 8 hrs in school I choose to back home and rest, and go out with friends only a few times not that often, so because of this, I started overthinking and feel strange (Sorry if my thread is confusing, because I'm also confused about how to explain it)
VVbeeVVbee
- Date posted
- 4w
I LOVE staying home and in my room, it gives me time to draw, write, do what I like and be in a happy mood/be myself while completely unfiltered and if I embarrass myself that's okay because no one will see. Also leaving the house just scare me a lot, I feel as if I'm developing the fear of outside (agoraphobia?? I think that's the term) so it's really sucky . :") But I do LOVE going out when it's with my family and my older sis comes a long, that's it- and whenever my friends have asked me to come them for a hangout, my ROCD always gets triggered during it.. I always feel a bit left out and other stuff . My parents don't like that I stay home/think I'm lazy. It doesn't help that they aren't aware/so understanding with my mental stuff.. And I would love to go out and have fun at places but I can't drive, and I also don't want to go to school clubs because it just- no . So you're not alone !
VVbeeVVbee
- Date posted
- 4w
But for when you said "what activities can you do that can help you slowly- even if not instant" I have that problem too, I say I love doing all (this and that) in my room but many times I'm also just too tired to do anything as soon as I'm back... So what I usually do if you want to draw + journal and do activities but can't (which relatable) what I usually do to get back on track with the fun stuff is that I usually listen to a really good Playlist with songs I really like and imagine the stories + drawings I want to make along with it- like motivate myself, yk ? Then I start to type/write down my ideas and do sketches + drafts, doesn't have to go all the way yet . ^^ But I also try my best to not be like "I will make this GRAND thing in less than 24 hours" because that leads to trying too hard and burning myself out . :") But I believe in you !! 🙂↕️💜
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
Damnnn..., I think we have similarities in this and honestly I don't know if I have agoraphobia or nott😄, and yeah I prefer to go out of the house with my family, my mom and my siblings tooooa and often lol, but with my friend it's very rare and I feel different because of this, even though I didn't care about things like this before, but nowwww this become a new overthinking, but thanks, because of your comment, I feel like I'm not alone😺
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
@VVbee Thankkkk youuuu yaaaaa !! 😻, Hopefully you can drive soonn 😺and go anywhere that makes you feel safe and beautiful places.
VVbeeVVbee
- Date posted
- 4w
@T.028._ I'm glad I got to help you a bit !! :^) & it's great that I could relate (despite it also sucking for both of us haha,) I hope we can get through it <3✨️
[Deleted][Deleted]
- Date posted
- 4w
Comment deleted by user
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
Thank youuu!!😺 yaaaa I go out too and often but mostly with my family members with my siblings, not friends, and I just overthink bcz I'm not going out with my friend I feel so different then anyone else like teenagers in general, and because of this I overthinking 😔 I just feel sad bc before my ocd flare up, I was enjoying my life and didn't mind things like this, like my life always enough before but now everything seems important.
tsootsootsootsoo
- Date posted
- 4w
@Yasminn01 Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry you had to go through that😿. I'm really sure that you can get through this and you can enjoy every little thing and big thing in your life again Maybe not now but soon)😻🫂, everything will be fineee
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond