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- jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
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- SheebySheeby
- Date posted
- 4y ago
You really don’t want to go self diagnosing about other issues as it could be a new theme. OCD can cause so many symptoms, it can cause extreme guilt, extreme anxiety, no emotions at all, depersonalized, panic attacks, depression etc. anyone can go through moments where they feel on top of the world and then moments when they feel depressed and like they can’t do anything ESPECIALLY when battling OCD.
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
I'm not seeking reassurance, this is just a question separate from anything I am currently obsessing over. I really just don't know if my sadness is a result of the shitty life I've built for myself (maybe partly due to OCD) or a sign I should go to a doctor.
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- SheebySheeby
- Date posted
- 4y ago
If anything, seeing a doctor is always the way to go when you’re questioning things like this. Also I wasn’t trying to reassure you, I was trying to open you up to the idea that OCD can cause a lot of symptoms that may mimick other illnesses. It’s quite common.
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- SheebySheeby
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Are you seeing an OCD specialist at all? I
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@charleejadeg No I know you weren't. Sorry, my wording is poor.
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@charleejadeg Nah haven't for years. Didn't seem to help as i would have periods of finally confronting things and end up back in the same spot eventually, so i kind of just accepted it.
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@charleejadeg I just kind of figured everyone was unhappy anyway so I should probably just shut up and deal with it. Others have it much worse.
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- SheebySheeby
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@jl455289 Well to be fair, recovery isn’t linear at all. I’ve been trying to recover for a year and a half and I’m FINALLY seeing progress. It took me to hit rock bottom to finally see that I need to start working on myself. I really suggest you goin back as I think if you open up more to recovery it will help.
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@charleejadeg Thanks for that.
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- SheebySheeby
- Date posted
- 4y ago
@jl455289 Sorry I kind of turned that around onto myself LOL. But I truly think it will help with the ups and downs you’ve been feeling. (Ps. Not everyone is unhappy:3 and even the unhappiest person feels happiness occasionally). The world is much more than a bunch of broken fools. I wish you the best!
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- NotcrazyNotcrazy
- Date posted
- 4y ago
I have bipolar 2. That's a good question - I guess I don't! I went through a phase when I first got on meds and diagnosed that I really wanted to know exactly which of my diagnoses was causing how I was feeling. Now I sort of feel like it only really mattered when determining treatment - my meds plus ERP and mindfulness seem to work well for me - when I feel depressed, I feel depressed and I use the same strategies to feel better without trying to differentiate, if that makes sense :)
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
It does. I'm trying to copy my question because i don't think i posted it as a reply to.you.
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- jl455289jl455289
- Date posted
- 4y ago
Does BPD feel anything like fluctuating between thinking you're incredible and can accomplish anything and feeling worthless? Or is this something else?
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