Is it possible to experience depressive episodes during bad OCD periods? Recently I’ve had no appetite or libido, I’m crying all the time and I rarely have any motivation.

Thanks so much, I’ll probably mention it to my therapist this week. I’m glad you’re feeling better recently :)

God I hope you’re okay. Are you in the UK? Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re contemplating these types of things. Remember these things wax and wane, subsiding eventually. You can always talk to me if you need someone

@HS369 No, I’m in the US. I don’t have any friends and when I tell my parents about how I’ve been feeling they just turn themselves into the victims and make me feel like a monster. They don’t want me getting therapy because it’s too expensive. It won’t last forever but it usually comes back after the last time much stronger than before. I just don’t wanna be stuck in this cycle my whole life. Thank you.

@Jay Would any therapy be covered by health insurance? Or perhaps via this app. If not then there are a lot of resources to help manage and your own symptoms it might be worth checking that out. Some techniques I’ve used whilst I’ve not been in therapy have helped me a lot.

@HS369 My mom said that her insurance would pay for it but today I found out that there’s a co-pay. It’s $30 and my mom said that that’s too expensive and told me to just get a job instead. I’ve been exercising and getting more fresh air by going on walks and I’ve also tried meditation, both of which have helped a little bit, but not much.

@Jay I always find excercise helps. Also the more reading i did on OCD and finding out how it works did wonders for me too. Having a better understanding of what made it tick and what could stifle it helped me to find ways to quieten it.