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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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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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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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Are you seeing an OCD specialist at all? I
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@charleejadeg No I know you weren't. Sorry, my wording is poor.
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@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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@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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@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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@charleejadeg Thanks for that.
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@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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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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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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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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So I've had OCD since I was a child. Like really young. The first intrusive thought I can remember was when I was 5. It just keeps getting worse and lately they've been making me physically ill or throwing me into extreme panic attacks again ( ones where I can't move my body ) the other night I thought God was trying to kill me because I was thinking about ending myself from OCD+ life issues but in reality I was just having a panic attack😭😭it affects me daily. It gets a little better with therapy but I don't see therapy coming into my life any time soon and I'm not even sure if I would want to go (for multiple reasons). To wrap this up if you have severe ocd can you tell me what it's like?? I don't want to label anything without proper research and hearing others perspectives. Thank you!! <3 (My profile says all of my subtypes if that helps any)
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hi. so one big factor of my OCD is rumination. i met a guy who i have a crush on the idea of (idea bc there are red flags). my biggest fear is not finding true love, my ex told me no one else would deal with what i have (my ocd, specifically reassurance seeking and getting overstimulated after intimacy). a few weeks ago, my friends and family all gathered and tried to give me advice that sounded like “you’re shy and you’ll never find someone.” after that, i’ve felt off. i’ve been using an unhealthy coping skill, daydreaming, and i’ve just felt unbalanced. my ocd makes everything feel different sometimes, i can’t explain it. life, myself, almost like being in a dissociated state. has anyone else experienced that? i don’t know how to remain balanced during my off times and i know pms exasperates it all. i take ashwaghanda and omega 3s in a multi vitamin daily. i take them all together in the evening but i’ve missed three days recently and also messed with my rocky sleep schedule because of fun times with friends. i hope these supplements work, because i don’t know if i’d be brave enough for medication. i had a bad reaction on prozac and often am forgetful. i just have been battling my OCD consciously for almost ten years now and unconsciously for longer. i am so tired, as my mental health extends beyond my OCD. i’m in talk therapy with some cbt aspects but i only see her twice a month. i’ve broken down so many times and promised myself id get on track or that certain things would work, but it’s like i am stuck in a circle that gets smaller when i’m able to help myself. i just want to be normal. i want to be able to mess up my sleep schedule to enjoy good times and not suffer horrible consequences or fear that i will be entirely thrown off balance. i don’t want to worry or doubt or feel so dissociative that i squint my eyes for a moment and wonder why i feel so unreal. i will never understand why god has allowed me to go through this. i cannot let it be for nothing but i don’t know how much more to bend and contort my body and brain to get somewhere stable but how lovely it would be if i could. i don’t have much of a schedule right now, i get apathetic and give in with things from time to time. one thing can trigger me and i am back to square one wether in a week or month. any advice, any and all is so helpful. your stories, your thoughts. maybe feeling less alone and knowing what has helped you is exactly what i need right now. thank you 💗
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- 18w ago
Does anyone else use substances to escape your OCD spiral? A few years ago I never would have dreamed of it, until my OCD flared up during 2020. Now I use cannabis to calm my brain down which is dangerous for me as its 50/50 it'll calm me down or make me panic or will push me down the existential rabbit hole. Alcohol is a big one for me, too. Was asked to admit I was an alcoholic this year. Unfortunately, also a symptom of my OCD. When the guilt and paranoia is this extreme, I'd rather take the 50/50 chance than still in this deadly cycle. I might delete this if it causes me too much paranoia, but this is my first post here and I'm happy to meet all of you.
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