mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

Hi. I'm new here. I haven't been diagnosed with OCD but I do suffer with excessive and obsessive thoughts and worries. I am stuck on an endless loop of worry since my son suffered a traumatic injury in January. My son has epilepsy and learning difficulties which is making things harder. I have little support and I'm finding the whole thing difficult

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

Have you tried talking to your husband about this?

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

I am a single parent. We split a long time ago

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

Oh I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have asked that :(. Have you tried talking to a therapist about your excessive worries?

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

I start counselling tomorrow. I always worry over my son because of his epilepsy and associated problems. I guess I'm finding it hard because he does not fully understand why he us in hospital with a collar on his neck ( he fractured his C1 vertebrae on the 2nd January) he doesn't live at home. He lives in 24 hour supported living. They cant have him at home because of his injury and if he had a seizure they would not be able to assist with what he might need. This is why he has to stay in hospital where they have everything there. It's just incredibly hard. I should be able to not worry as much because he is in safe hands. When these thoughts come into my head its difficult not to get stuck in the worry

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I'm really sorry about your situation and your son, but rest assured because he is safe hands. But I understand your worry and doubt about it, not to mention you're supporting yourself and your son single handedly. Try having a therapist who specialises in ERP (exposure response prevention). ERP will help you get used to the thought and worries and retrain your brain to live with the anxiety.

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

@chamomile In safe hands* sorry about the typo

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

Thank you. I guess also not having a lot of support doesn't help. So thank you

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

You're welcome, please try communicating with someone about your problems before they get out of hand and become uncontrollable. Talk with a close family member or friend about your worries

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

My only close friend has just found out that she has a life threatening illness so I'm not able to talk to her. I have no close family. Lost both parents and have no siblings. Will see how I get on with the counselling

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I'm extremely sorry for your loss, about your friend and your overall situation. Pease try getting any support, maybe you can talk to the members on this app who can give advice and just support you.

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I'm extremely sorry about your situation and the struggles you're going through :(

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

I was hoping to get some support here too. Hence why I joined. It's just difficult not knowing what I'm allowed to say or not say. I'm not after advice because I know my mind is my worst enemy at the moment and only I can change that but some support would be thankfully recieved

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

I really hope the other members would hopefully support you more. I'm not very experienced in giving support myself since I suffer from anxiety and pure O

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

But I tried helping, you can post here about your problems and I'm sure and hopeful that the others will help you too :)

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

Tou did try and in some way you have helped me in your comment that my son is in safe hand. Thank you so much

Anonymous

Date posted: 5y

Aw you're welcome :)

ocdillustrated

Date posted: 5y

I wonder if the hospital has any support groups for parents of children receiving treatment there

mum of 5

Date posted: 5y

They dont have anything. My son is 39 yrs but with the difficulties he has its just a very stressful time for me. He only understands so much about his injury and the need to remain in hospital until his neck has healed is causing some behavioural issues for him. Its It's just a lot of worry

Be a part of the largest OCD Community

Share your thoughts so the Community can respond