So I go back to college next week over 300 miles away from my home and I am so scared I’m not gonna be able to do it. My mom is like my comfort person and I feel like she keeps me sane and I’m so worried I’m gonna go to college, not have her and completely lose control. It terrifies me and I feel like I shouldn’t go. Idk what to do. I have to go because my parents put a lot of Money into this, but I’m so terrified of who I’ll turn into.

Username: Topsy-turvyTopsy-turvy

Date posted: 3y ago

I'm in exactly the same position (I'm only an hour and a half away from home though). It's really scary but I think we just need to try and see how it goes!

Username: JohnGJohnG

Date posted: 3y ago

Many colleges and universities have counseling services available at little or no cost. I would look into what's offered at your school. Be sure to ask for and seek a counselor though that understands and has experience with OCD. Have you talked with your mom about this? Depending on your situation, sometimes taking a break from other things to focus on our own well being is what's needed as well.

Username: iamstrongiamstrong

Date posted: 3y ago

I took last semester off so I have to go back this semester. They do have counseling at my school that I’ll be in, it’s just the being away from my mom and really being by myself (I’m an RA so I have a room to myself) that worries me

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 3y ago

Just want you to know I’ve been in your shoes and I understand how you’re feeling. Here for you, friend.

Username: JohnGJohnG

Date posted: 3y ago

I understand, I live by myself as well and know how that can make it harder. Keep in mind that your mom is just a phone call away. Also remember that there's a community here who understands what you're going through and can be here for you also.

Username: PbredPbred

Date posted: 3y ago

While distraction is not the greatest thing when dealing with OCD (at least when doing ERP and trying to calm down during an exposure), I think finding some sort of healthy outlet for those nerves would be good. I’ve been living by myself 6 hrs away from my parents for the last year and I definitely spent way too much time ruminating and it lead me to really struggle and revert to some of my old unhealthy behaviors. Finding something to do that makes you happy and can occupy your thoughts so that negative ones can’t weasel themself in will really help. It doesn’t even have to be anything big or difficult, just something that uses your mind. I always found myself to be in better moods in the days following my discovery of a new video game to play or catching up on a new podcast or even just reading a book. And like others have said, your mom is just a phone call away and will I’m sure always be happy to talk with you and help you in any way she can.

Username: iamstrongiamstrong

Date posted: 3y ago

I’m on the cheer team so I’m hoping that’ll be distraction enough

Username: nat

Date posted: 4y ago

I'm having a full on panic attack I can't stop crying. I moved into my new apartment and I just miss my parents and my home so much. I'm crying and I can't breathe. I wish I had never grown up I might pass out I've never had this before and I'm afraid. I feel so alone and I don't think I'll ever be able to get friends cause I'm so shy and introverted. I thought I wanted to live alone, I've always been more comfortable when alone but now I wish I could be home with my family.

Username: ocdtrying

Date posted: 3y ago

I’m moving to college for the first time tomorrow and I’m really nervous, and I think the stress of that is making my mind spiral and look for anything else to worry about - my obsessions. Has anyone else dealt w this and if so any tips? :(

Username: Hanna!

Date posted: 1y ago

Lost and just wanting love

I’m going to be really vulnerable and some of this is embarrassing but I need to talk to somebody. My mom is a narcissist…I was kicked out of the house yesterday for simply responding to something she said, she took it the wrong way and now I’m living with my sister. My father also told my mom he wants a divorce (after the argument) he has left and for the first time we are all separated we always bicker and argue but it’s just us 3, we are all we got. I’m scared and all I want is love…a major part of my ocd is scheduling, timing, planning, lists and saying things just right. I had my week planned out, tomorrow I was supposed to go and spend the money I got for my bday and get my birthday present which was going to adopt a new cat…now I don’t get to. I had my week planned perfectly and now it’s ruined and I keep having panic attacks over it. I also have Asperger’s and I’m scared of the change. My mom told me I could come back tonight and now she changed her mind and said she doesn’t want me back…I made her something for Mother’s Day which I was really proud of and took me almost 3 hours to make. She told me last night she hated it for the soul reason that I made it. Please somebody help me not feel scared for the change. I’m also having panic attacks becuase I wasn’t able to say goodnight the way I like to say it last night and so now that was ruined to (my Asperger’s and OCD combined like me to say things just right every night or my head tells me everything is ruined)

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