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Sometimes a change of scenery can actually help. I lost some of my compulsive cleaning behaviors when I switched from the ER to a doctor’s office, because I was so caught up in learning the new routine and also didn’t have the same supplies on hand. (Left that job because it was AWFUL and went back to the ER; some behaviors made a comeback but a LOT of the anxiety and sense of responsibility has faded, even with COVID.)
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If it’s college, I highly suggest going to the office that deals with ADA. (If it’s high school or junior high, see your guidance counselor about the same thing.). They can help get you reasonable accommodations in case you need them. When I was seriously struggling, it helped to have that lieson between professors and myself. When I wasn’t struggling as hard, knowing I had those as a safety net helped me stay inspired enough not to need/use them. It’s also an excellent idea to set it up BEFORE you might need them. Hopefully you won’t need even need them, but will just find more support. OCD, and learning to live with and fight against it, can actually help you as a student as long as you take the time for keeping it in check and keeping yourself healthy and balanced. You got this!! And if you ever feel like you don’t, reach out; we’re here for you. Congrats and good luck!!!
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Amazing!
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I cant wait for school to start tbh.Finally im gonna be able to spend some time with my friends and keep myself busy with studying.🤗
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I had to cancel my therapy because it was no longer available with my insurance. And I just kind of feel hopeless with OCD. Even when I was doing therapy, I think my OCD started getting too complicated for my therapist and she didn’t even know what to do. My fears are so complex it’s crazy. So my big fear is my OCD being bad and being super depressed again like I was a few months ago in high school. I attended a public highschool for a semester and started the worst flare up I’ve ever had. I was harshly bullied for no reason whatsoever, and not accepted by anyone. I am an athletic kid who usually keeps to himself so I didn’t understand why people targeted me, especially when I wanted nothing to do with them. From August to now ( March) I CANNOT grasp hold of my OCD. I am very hard on myself about it. Going into dangers anytime I see one so I can expose myself. But constantly obsessing about if I’m doing enough for my OCD. And comparing myself to how I use to be, before the flare ups. From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep I’m obsessing about my OCD and if it’s bad and comparing. Another HUGE fear of mine is being treated differently because I have OCD. So being bullied for so long I always assumed it was because I was shy and didn’t want to stand up for myself - due to my OCD- so I blamed myself for everything that continued to happen, . from people bullying me in the past . The people at that highschool were downright crazy. Even the teachers and coaches had major issues and I’m so glad to be out of there, but I still obsess the same everyday and hold so much resentment for that school and when I try to let it go, I just feel more passive pain and obsess even more about it weather my ocd is okay or not. I feel mentally sick. Please someone give me some advice for my fears, because I feel like I’m doing everything in my power to expose myself to everything but nothings working.
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Hi! I’m new to the NOCD community, but I’ve been dealing with OCD since I was 12. I’m almost 29 now, and my biggest issue is health anxiety. It’s gotten to the point where getting work done is nearly impossible because i can’t stop spiraling. I’m lucky that i work remotely, but also makes it easier to be in my own head… Asking for advice - how do you all deal with the intense anxiety and are able to make it through a 9-5 work day? Any suggestions on how I can actually be productive? Thank you!
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I am 16 and struggling with OCD. It is causing me to do irrational things that I wouldn't normally do and cause issues with my parents. I feel like a terrible person and want to take back things that have happen and don't know how to make it better. The OCD causes things to get stuck in my brain and my questions have to be answered and talked about. I don't know how to let thoughts go and ways that would be healthy for myself and my parent when this happens. Any advice?
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