worryqueen
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ocdsvcksocdsvcks
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YES i literally sit in my closet with my bedroom door shut and my closet door shut LMFAOOO and i’m still paranoid that they’re listening to me. my mom walked in on me once and kinda stood there and listened to me and i felt so uncomfortable. im literally 19 im an adult lmao!!!
worryqueenworryqueen
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Haha that sounds like what I'd do ? I'm 18, you'd think as an adult they'd give you some privacy but nah
ocdsvcksocdsvcks
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@worryqueen right?!!!
gitoutmeswampgitoutmeswamp
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I won't do therapy in my house plain and simple. I have had too many times just in everyday life when people overhear things I say and then twist them against me. So no thanks
FathomableFathomable
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When I read your name I'm honestly not even getting Shrek vibes it's just that meme "I'm in me mum's car, broom broom" "git out me car" "no"
gitoutmeswampgitoutmeswamp
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@Scoggy Hahahaha even better!
worryqueenworryqueen
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@gitoutmeswamp Yeah that's exactly what I'm worried about, misunderstandings are a big problem in my family
gitoutmeswampgitoutmeswamp
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@worryqueen Mine too! Fortunately where I am, therapy has been deemed essential so I can still go in person with some extra precautions (masks, taking temp before going in, etc.) But I know that might not be the case for everyone, which can be hard.
worryqueenworryqueen
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@gitoutmeswamp Yes I live in illinois and I cant do in person therapy at the moment. Honestly I'm just about to do online therapy from my car at this point ??
gitoutmeswampgitoutmeswamp
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@worryqueen It is better to get some sort of therapy than none at all. I am glad that you have found a system that is working for you for the time being!
FathomableFathomable
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I had this concern, but I just shut myself into a room for the hour and I'd be able to hear if someone came up to the door.
FathomableFathomable
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Mind you I also share about what I'm doing in therapy. So I guess if they want to listen to me ugly-cry then go ahead
worryqueenworryqueen
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@Scoggy Ahh I wish I could do that but since I plan to talk about my real event ocd I dont want others listening
FathomableFathomable
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@worryqueen Mine is extremely personal real event OCD full of trauma and my own mistakes and feelings of responsibility. Talking about it instead of treating it like a shameful secret was the best thing I ever did and it took me 8 years. It gave me perspective and kindness. You don't need to carry it by yourself
worryqueenworryqueen
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@Scoggy Last time I brought up the event it cause a lot of awkward tension. I feel really guilty, of course, but I dont want my family to treat me differently because of it.
FathomableFathomable
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@worryqueen Mine totally made my family feel awkward- but it also made them understand. I had to be pretty explicit and tell them what my problem is in simple terms lol. They adjusted. Idk, they love you, I can't imagine they would treat you differently or see you anything like the way you see yourself
worryqueenworryqueen
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@Scoggy I cant handle awkwardness, I'm not sure what I'd do in that situation. They do love me, but I have five siblings, one younger, and she's the one it's about (she's 15) so I dont know if I want her listening to that.
sillybilly sillybilly
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I did ft with my therapist in the dining room since I don’t have my own room. I didn’t really care if my family heard what I was saying, it’s not like I’m suddenly gonna speak to them about my personal problems. That’s why I have a therapist ??♀️
worryqueenworryqueen
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Very true! I have a feeling my mother would get involved even if I told her not to though lol
AnonymousAnonymous
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Yes worry, queen I have the same issue.
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