tay-ocd
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GwenUwUGwenUwU
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I feel that, my family knows I have OCD, but I don't talk about it because I'm embarrassed and feel like they don't care, and I don't want them to have to drop everything to help me.
smj89smj89
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This is gonna sound tough, but it is not up to our friends and family to heal us. That is not fair to them, nor frankly, to us. Looking to them for answers is tantamount to us saying to ourselves that WE are not capable of doing this ourselves, ultimately. We are capable. And therapists are here to guide us. Our families and friends should be our refuge, and yes support, but they are not here to solve our issues.
luchalysolluchalysol
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I know what you mean. I slept over with my parents for 2 nights. My mom told me come back if Im not feeling well and I told her that I also need to learn to handle this being by myself. I also have my cat whom I can't just leave for days on end. But it did take about 4 days of constant panic attacks for me to reach out.
smj89smj89
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@luchalysol You know, sometimes emergencies require quick solutions. There’s nothing wrong with family helping in those situations, imo, but reassurance is what we need to avoid.
luchalysolluchalysol
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@smj89 Yes, Ill admit I was given some reassurance. On the second day, my thoughts and anxiety had decreased a good amount. But once I had to come home, my anxiety picked up again. I have to tackle this from all angles to fully recover.
smj89smj89
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@luchalysol And you will. Recognizing that is a huge step.
luchalysolluchalysol
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@smj89 Its hard, but I just keep thinking of a normal life and that is what keeps me going. I wanna be there for my son and family, I wanna be happy
smj89smj89
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@luchalysol It is incredibly hard. No doubt. I was telling my mom yesterday that I am starting with ERP on monday through NOCD, and she told me how proud she was of me for having the courage to do so. I certainly think moms know what they’re talking about. We are brave. All of us here surving, managing, and even thriving with this disorder. Your son and family love you even when you don’t always have that love for yourself. You’re worth the struggle, my friend. ✊
luchalysolluchalysol
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@smj89 When do you start treatment? Im starting through NOCD too! I know, Im really hoping we can get some much needed help and our lives back. Thank you for your kind words, we are worth it.
smj89smj89
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@luchalysol Startin’ this Monday! Terrified and excited all at once! Haha. How about you?
luchalysolluchalysol
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I start the following monday. Im excited for recovery but nervous as well. Id love to know how your first session goes, Im hoping it gives you a bit of a path as to how recovery will take place
smj89smj89
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I hope the same for you, as well. Keep your eye out. I’m sure I’ll post how the sessiom went for me. Can I ask what part of the country/world you are in? Just out of curiosity.
luchalysolluchalysol
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@smj89 Im in the US, currently in TX
luchalysolluchalysol
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@smj89 Ill be on the lookout
smj89smj89
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@luchalysol ✌️
drowning_sosdrowning_sos
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Sometimes I feel so alone and helpless that I sit in the downstairs bathroom and cry. I feel like telling my wife about my thoughts only makes her feel worse and I don’t want to hurt her in helping me.
luchalysolluchalysol
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My parents know what my ocd is about, but they don't know about all of my thoughts. Im too embarrassed and ashamed to tell them. And I don't start treatment until the 20th
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