Anyone have issues with growing up/older? Idk if its an ocd subtype, but i freak out thinking about growing up and having to enter the “real world”. At first i thought it was only anxiety, but i think it might be a form of ocd. I know everyone is/gets nervous about the future, but idk. I feel like i have no motivation to see the future, like at all. Lately been hard to see myself in the future? If that makes sense, like i dont see myself making it to lets say, next week? Or idk. Nothing suicidal (i dont think?) but like more like hopelessness and it makes me nervous? Gonna start seeing a therapist soon, so I’m kinda glad about that. Also started on zoloft a month ago, and it was working after the 3-4weeks, but recently ran out and havent been able to get it refilled (2-3days now) and I’m nervous I’m starting to get withdrawal symptoms? (I was on 50mg pill) i feel like im not doing anything with my life, as i had to take the semester off and have no job right now and idk. Luckily my family is pretty understanding but i feel horrible and kinda like a big burden on them ? I know its a long post, thanks for those who read all of it.

@jin well i mean at least i know its a symptom of ocd (the seeing urself in the future part) but yeah it’s pretty severe. Its like the medicine helped me somewhat acknowledge the thoughts and be able to stop them, but rn since i been a few days off, the thoughts come and so does the physical symptoms, and its harder to snap out of it. I was doing so well, or so i thought, but maybe it is me not taking the meds. Hopefully I’m able to change that. Also thanks for your response, hope all is well with you!

@lakd thank you! And yeah, i feel excited but also a tad nervous? Theres alot of stuff im like holding in, for all my life, and its kinda hard just to open up you know? But also like im so ready to get better. Thank you again!

I relate. I don‘t see myself in the future either and regularly meet difficulties in picturing the next week. That‘s common if it‘s severe :( I know not really helpful

Yes I experience exactly what you said

@lakd any tips on helping cope with it?

-try walking everyday, I find that helps my mood a lot. Even if it’s just for five mins just go outside. -you’re seeing a therapist soon, talking to someone helps me a lot lol And honestly idk how to stop worrying about the future. But try to just focus on the now and getting better. There’s no rush. Also everyone finishes school on their own time. That’s what I’m trying to do anyway<3 I’m not in school or have a job rn so I know exactly how you feel omg. Sorry if this doesn’t help. But trust me talking stuff out with your therapist will help a lot

I relate so much to this you have no idea.