I’m depressed cause turns out I’m only able to have proper therapy at the end of Feb or March and I don’t know if I can last that long. I just want help why is it so hard. If I broke my leg the hospital would cast it instantly but, if I go back to the ER for being suicidal I have to wait hours just to be given meds and then be sent back home told to wait till there’s an opening. Mental health isn’t treated equally to physical health I feel let down and uncared for.

I’ve been exactly where you are. I went through a very bad episode and almost ended my life. I just couldn’t get the treatment I needed when I needed it. But I made it through that and got with a professional finally. The system is truly flawed, but all you can do is do whatever you can to cope and get through everyday, knowing that there is the hope of that treatment on the horizon. Let it be your purpose; that’s what you’re living for, to get better. You CAN do this and make it to those better days. It will take a lot of strength but you have so many people here by your side.

There’s work you can do in the meantime! Try an online ocd course like: - https://www.cbtschool.com/ - https://www.ocdandanxietyonline.com/ Buy a workbook you can do on your own and some readings: - https://ocdla.com/ocdreadings Join an online support group: - https://iocdf.org/ocd-finding-help/supportgroups/online-and-phone-ocd-support-groups/ Start a daily mindfulness practice with an app like Balance or Headspace. You are not alone in this! It’s so hard waiting for the right help but there’s plenty to get started on until then.

Before I started therapy I was really stressed and didn’t know if I could wait long to get help. The wait does feel long but time goes by fast. Trust me once you get the help you need you feel better and it’s worth the wait. I’m so sorry that the system is so broken. Trust me you’re not alone

I’m so sorry that the system is broken. You’re right though it’s something that needs to be corrected fast for those of us who deal with these things. I hope you can hold on or that relief comes sooner than expected

I wish it didn't have to be this way 😔

I’m so sorry!! I know how you feel :/ Are you able to get therapy through NOCD? They might have a quicker opening. Until then, if you’re interested, you can do self-ERP with no therapist for free by following this guide. It may help until you can get to see your therapist. https://hope4ocd.com/foursteps.php