I hate ocd! Right now it is draining every piece of energy or happiness I have. I’ve been struggling for so long and feeling like the worst person ever forever. I’m falling into a depression, I’m hardly functioning, can’t sleep, can’t eat. Thoughts constantly in my head that maybe I don’t have ocd or that even if I do, it doesn’t matter. I want to live so badly for the people in my life that love me but in the past week from feeling this way I’ve lost over 10 pounds. I live in a really remote area and I feel like don’t have treatment options unless I move. It’s just so exhausting and I don’t know what to do anymore.

Well first know you’re not alone. Next I suggest one of two things. Either OCD therapy online or in person. If you don’t wanna do that then you need to start self help books.

I dont know how to help but i’ve been there. May not be for a long time (probably 3 weeks max) but i’ve felt that depressive state/cycle. Feels like everything is drained but I hope you know it gets better and if it helps, think that there’s atleast 10 people out in the world who is in the same situation as you. Please don’t give up. Always remember life’s just like a wheel. Sometimes you’re on the bottom but you’ll always get back up and if you find yourself on the bottom again, you can only go from there. :)

Hi I hope you feel better soon! Ocd totally sucks and I understand your pain! You should really look up some info on ocd and watch some interviews online with expert therapists explaining ocd ... it can be really helpful for you to understand what is happening to you and that ocd is separate from you and your value system! Ocd is a tricky bully who likes to suck the happiness out but unfortunately because of our Behavioral we feed the bully and make it worse! Do some research so you can understand why this is happening to you, then start with downloading erp worksheets (there’s lots online just search erp free worksheets) looking up an online therapist can also be helpful! There’s ones that will even Skype with you! Good luck! Ocd is treatable and u can get better!

The thing is that I’ve had it for a really long time, and I’ve been doing fine for the most part but this past week has been horrible. The doubting thoughts are worse than I’ve ever had before. I weened off my medication and have been fully off of Zoloft for about 3 weeks. I don’t know if maybe weening off my meds has something to do with this or not

It sounds like it might be your meds. I weaned off my lexapro for a few months and my ocd came back with a vengeance

Yes, the withdrawal can last while your brain adjust. Hang in there and you will level out soon.

Do some things to show love to yourself. Take a bath in a candle filled room. Paint your nails or rub on lotion. Daily , show yourself love and receive the love from yourself and others. Also focus on trying to eat healthy and exercise 10 minutes a day. Take care!