iamstrong
- Date posted
- 4y
Topsy-turvyTopsy-turvy
- Date posted
- 4y
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!
JohnGJohnG
- Date posted
- 4y
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.
iamstrongiamstrong
- Date posted
- 4y
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
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 4y
Just want you to know I’ve been in your shoes and I understand how you’re feeling. Here for you, friend.
JohnGJohnG
- Date posted
- 4y
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.
PbredPbred
- Date posted
- 4y
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.
iamstrongiamstrong
- Date posted
- 4y
I’m on the cheer team so I’m hoping that’ll be distraction enough
Related posts
justsomone1
- Date posted
- 13w
independence.
okay so I’m 18, I’ve always been kinda a homebody , especially recently starting lexapro made my anxiety worse at first ect. I feel so scared to be in the “ real world” because I feel like I’m not independent at all:/ I’ve never had a job I had 1 at 16 for 2 weeks and it wasn’t to bad. I can drive , but it’s kinda hard for me , I get scared of thinking of the future and independence “what if I’m not capable” “What if my mental health doesn’t allow me too” ect ..:/
Givenup
- Date posted
- 11w
My parents
For context, im going to college for 6 years (less than 2 years away to graduate college) to focus on fixing my GPA, volunteering, and MCAT studying... as well as graduating... My parents keep guilt tripping me and asking me questions like "did you know how much we've spent to keep you in college?" And telling me the amount they've spent on my college education... my mom keeps saying that "shes not trying to make me feel guilty, but it's a fact you have to accept..." I know they've spent a lot of money to help me... my mom claims she spent over 70k on me... and I know they're suffering... but them constantly telling me the same thing and saying things like I should drop out to focus on making money to save is honestly degrading my mental health... My mom is the only one who knows the full extent of how extremely horrible my extremely awful and terrible POCD real events when i was either 13 or 14 were... so it feels like im indebted to her for helping me throughout... but her constantly asking me these kinds of questions and then saying "im not trying to make you feel guilty" is counterintuitive... UPDATE: when I called my mom just now... crying about how much I l0athe myself every time she guilt trips me, she kept bringing up her own pain, and that I didnt keep my promises... to the point where I genuinely asked her if I delete myself, will she be happy... she at first compared me to other kids who graduated in four years, then asked if I thought I had suffered more than she has... and if i did, that I should "stop talking to her"... I genuinely cant take this anymore... I cant take this from her anymore... I cant take life anymore... she makes me feel like I shouldn't be here... I genuinely dont want to be here...
Givenup
- Date posted
- 11w
I have no one... no one...
For context, im going to college for 6 years (less than 2 years away to graduate college) to focus on fixing my GPA, volunteering, and MCAT studying... as well as graduating... My parents keep guilt tripping me and asking me questions like "did you know how much we've spent to keep you in college?" And telling me the amount they've spent on my college education... my mom keeps saying that "shes not trying to make me feel guilty, but it's a fact you have to accept..." I know they've spent a lot of money to help me... my mom claims she spent over 70k on me... and I know they're suffering... but them constantly telling me the same thing and saying things like I should drop out to focus on making money to save is honestly degrading my mental health... My mom is the only one who knows the full extent of how extremely horrible my extremely awful and terrible POCD real events when i was either 13 or 14 were... so it feels like im indebted to her for helping me throughout... but her constantly asking me these kinds of questions and then saying "im not trying to make you feel guilty" is counterintuitive... UPDATE: when I called my mom just now... crying about how much I l0athe myself every time she guilt trips me, she kept bringing up her own pain, and that I didnt keep my promises... to the point where I genuinely asked her if I delete myself, will she be happy... she at first compared me to other kids who graduated in four years, then asked if I thought I had suffered more than she has... and if i did, that I should "stop talking to her"... I genuinely cant take this anymore... I cant take this from her anymore... I cant take life anymore... she makes me feel like I shouldn't be here... I genuinely dont want to be here...
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond