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Hi! I’m noticing & I’m caring! I’m so sorry you feel like people around you don’t care- OCD is very very hard to understand for those who don’t have it. It’s hard for parents to admit that their children are not well be it physically or mentally. If they are making you feel bad about your pain then that is not okay. You maybe need to a have a real sit down with them- maybe even with a psychiatrist- to help them understand that what you are dealing with is painful & it is hurting you. The most important thing for you to do right now is practice self compassion. You are not worthless and the world would not be better without you here. Despite your families inability to understand, they care about you & so do your friends. And you should care about yourself too!! You are valuable & wonderful & you have & will do great things in the world! Even if you hold a door open for someone, you make someones day! You make the world a better place by doing small acts of kindness- that is valuable even when it seems easy to forget. You do good things without giving yourself credit. Pat yourself on the back & tell you that you love yourself. You deserve the self compassion❤️
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Thank you so so much❤️ your kind words mean so much to me. So often my feelings are invalidated by my family. This means a lot to me.
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You're gonna get through this, it's hard for them to understand the situation you're in but don't give up, you're not alone in this
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Thank you❤️
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Sending you love and compassion. I was reminded once that "not being here" is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This will pass. I am sorry that your family doesn't understand. The people who have made the most positive impact on others and this world are those who have overcome adversity, just as you will.
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Thank you so much❤️ this means so much to me
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Reading this makes me think of myself so so much. I feel the exact way some days. You are trying really hard and you are strong give you yourself credit for that. It’s hard for family to accept and understand this. It’s hard but you matter ! You matter so much ♥️ sending all love and compassion too. Stay strong.
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Thank you! I really needed to hear this, it means so much to know I’m not alone ?
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I’m sorry your family acts this way towards you. I have to ask—do you think you are in danger of harming or killing yourself? If so please call a hotline. 741741 is a text line in the us that has been helpful to me. I’ve also called the national suicide hotline a few times and found that helpful. Reminder: even if your family doesn’t understand, you have all of us behind you. Also, are there other relationships in your life (friendships, ect.) that you can maybe give time and attention to? Always here if you need me. ❤️
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Thank you so much❤️ this community is so helpful and amazing I know I wouldn’t be here today without it
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@sophie02 So glad we can be helpful and that your still here. :)
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I’m really down and don’t have anyone i feel i can turn to. I’m just so tired of living as myself. I hate who i love with including myself. I feel so worthless. Having ocd on top of it makes me feel like im just a waste of space. I dont know how to stop feeling this way. Or if i deserve to. That’s all :(
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i feel miserable, i don't know who to turn to anymore. i had very bad periods in my life where i felt depressed and suicidal for years but nothing compares to this, not only i feel depressed but my ocd is at an all time high. idk what to do i Just want to cry. i feel like I'm a monster and it feels reasonable to see myself this way. im a horrible person who doesn't deserve any of the good things in my life
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- 9w
I am having horrible regression in my recovery. Tonight i'm feeling really alone and sick from anxiety, i'm feeling scared to be alone with my thoughts. I had a family dinner with my sister, brother and mom today and I couldn't help but feel super dissociated. They are all laughing and talking while i'm just existing. I have a loud voice telling me I messed up, i'm dirty, i'm causing them harm. Being around people brings out the worst in my mind because i really want to be normal. My sister and brother did karaoke and sang Disney songs together and they sounded so beautiful and it made me sad because i truly don't feel like i will be able to ever live up to them. They are truly so smart and have their lives laid out for them. My mom takes my disorder personally and often says things like "you're disgusted of me" "you can't even touch me". I know she views me as the weakest one out of us 3, she favors them it's so apparent. My mom has bpd and being around her sinks me so deep. I feel so freaking alone guys and my ocd is actually spiraling me into a bad depression and my thoughts are becoming more serious. I do not feel comfortable in my mind or my body, i rely on distraction constantly running from myself.
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