I have major depression related to my ocd and a book/show I read. It really fucked me up and it’s been a year and even the mention of it ruins my mood. I know it’s ocd because I think about it constantly and avoid it at all costs. Any help would be appreciated. I started writing the name which is huge but I don’t know what else to do. Watching the show is not an option at the moment, I’m way too emotionally exhausted. I just want help. I’m drowning in my depression and anxiety

Hahah no it’s okay how would you have known?? Seriously, what are the odds lmao. And I think I’m still at the point where I’m working with the book. Seeing it might be too much right now! Don’t worry this was happening long before we talked! And it was nice to talk to you yesterday about it, that was a HUGE step. And yes, I need to separate the fiction from my own life

@wellwellwell And it does help to remember this is a show, it’s not real at all! And I loved the book so it’s too bad it became such a trigger

What helped me with my depression was meds and therapy I was too afraid of medication but I actually saved me. Getting out of my house and walking or riding my bike and most importantly being with someone I feel comfortable and talk about it when I feel like. I know these are pretty obvious things but I hope it helps you ♥️

@paufli Thank you❤️ I just got married and I’m applying to medical school at the same time so it’s been so so much. I’ve been trying to feel better but a sad book was the last thing I needed. And it scared me that they didn’t end up together so how could I have faith in my marriage? It’s been rough! But I’m trying. I have antidepressants and I’m going to start yoga. I want to feel okay again

@wellwellwell I totally get you I also compare my relationship with the one in the book/show, we shouldn't do it lol but it's hard not to. Yoga it's great I want to start again. A good app that helped me was Headspace, a meditation app I really recommend it , its now on Netflix like episodes it's super relaxing

@paufli Yeah, I mean it’s easy to fall into something like that. Especially when it’s so realistic! And I use headspace I love it

@wellwellwell I use yoga with Adrienne on YouTube she’s amazing!!

Really?? This one is so weird glad to know someone else has it

It is. May I ask how long you’ve had these thoughts? Is it a show, book, or movie? Mine recently became a show so it’s been getting a lot of press and I’ve been avoiding so many things because even seeing it upsets me

I stopped reading and watching tv for a while because of how much it hurt. It still does. I wish i could erase the show and book and forget how much it hurt me

Agreed. I think about the characters a lot and I basically had to try to force myself to read again. It’s my favorite thing to do and I don’t want to deprive myself of that

I’ve yet to really do much besides write the book name but maybe eventually I’ll be okay enough to read it or watch

Agreed! I’m having a really rough first year of marriage and I’m trying to turn it around

It’s okay! My depression and ocd have really made things hard

We’ll be okay!!