losing hope

im 17, ive had ocd for a long while but its only been getting worse. everyday its something to be afraid of, i csnt control my thoughts or emotions whatsoever. im really struggling rn and ive tried everything i just cant shake it. my ocd is grabbing onto anything, its like one spiral after another and i dont know when somethings going to genuinely help me, i dont really know what to do, anytime i think anything i feel like im manifesting it and that itll happen, i havent been able to watch tv or scroll through social media in case i see something and take it as a sign. im having some health complications that ive not yet gotten the answers to and its making me go so much farther down this spiral. what do i do now? i need guidance.

SideQuestBee

Date posted: 2d

Being under stress with health is definitely a trigger for me and some of my family members too. Please know that you’re not alone in struggling like this, and with support and practice things will get better. It won’t be like this forever 💛

hauntery

Date posted: 2d

@SideQuestBee thank you so much 🖤 i hope youre doing well

_iPhone

Date posted: 2d

I’ll tell you what I wish I had known, or told myself when I was 17 (23 now). Alright bro, imma need you to calm the freak down. All this stuff you’re thinking of, it’s just your brains response to stress (fight or flight). It is temporary and will pass. So chill out dawg, remember that the thoughts in your mind aren’t actually reality or destined to happen. Your mind is the most powerful tool you have, use it wisely, no 🧢.

hauntery

Date posted: 2d

@_iPhone this is so sweet, you made me laugh thank you! thank you for being here 🖤

Edie:)

Date posted: 2d

I am also a 17 year old girl and I can relate. I also understand what nobody talks about which is the social pressures to be normal. For example holding everything in all day at school then getting home and going straight into a spiral. You are not alone.

hauntery

Date posted: 2d

@Edie:) im so sorry you have to go through this aswell. i had to enroll in online school because in person school made me feel trapped like i didnt have anywhere to go if i needed to, i have trouble being in cars and anywhere i cant make a choice to get out of immediately whenever i need to. its hard but it feels better to know im not alone, and you arent either. i hope you find peace and relief.

Steven55!

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: Yesterday

Have you discussed this with your parents? You would greatly benefit from OCD therapy with a trained OCD therapist who uses ERP therapy. NOCD can hook you up with a good one.

hauntery

Date posted: Yesterday

@Steven55! yes, my parents know and told my doctor, shes scheduling me an appoitment, and has prescribed me prozac. ive tried erp therapy and it seemed to trigger me more, but im willing to give it another go soon

Steven55!

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 19h

Here's the thing. It's very important that you do ERP therapy with a trained OCD therapist who uses it in His/her practice. You need a qualified coach, because at first ERP can actually intensify your OCD. It's because you're standing up to the Bully, and it's trying to keep you in its grasp. It gets easier, but you need a qualified coach to work with you. Very few psychiatrist s are qualified to do OCD talk therapy. Meds and OCD talk therapy are good, but meds alone won't cut it. NOCD can help you find a good OCD therapist. Hope this helps.

hauntery

Date posted: 4h

@Steven55! im not sure if i can talk to a therapist on here quite yet but im going to try it

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