- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 4y
Sometimes, not all the time but sometimes, when u r occupied with work, friends, school etc, the things u need to keep track of keep ur mind racing and trying to keep on top of things. Meaning that when u want compulsions there can be something around u to pull u out fully and occupy your mind instead of OCD. Sometimes u j need to look at the world around u to get outta ur head
Keep in mind I'm not sure how bad ur anxiety related to this is, sorry if I'm making any assumptions
I appreciate your point of view, I think if I were to have a job I would totally react in the same way (hopefully). I just currently have a lot of fears because OCD is so new to me so I think as I keep trying to go on my journey right now I could maybe have a job in the future.
I fully agree with what's already been said. It depends. Sometimes it's bad, sometimes it's not because I'm either busy or it's just a better day in general for my OCD. However, for myself, I've recently noticed around 8pm my anxiety and intrusive thoughts get a bit worse than prior to that time.
But I know sometimes I have to practice ERP on the fly because of my job. It's helped in some ways being forced into situations that maybe I'd avoid normally.
It really depends on the day. Some days I'm so focused on my job that I barely pay any attention. Other times. My OCD has a field day and makes me feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin.
I had a big anxiety attack at work today, though it was one of the silent and still type. Because I keep thinking about how my boyfriend has has sex with other people, even though I have too and it means nothing, and I know it means nothing to him and that he loves me. But the sunken feeling I get after obsessing over it and visualizing it made me feel like vomiting at work today
I do outbound sales over the phone. I have had massive panic attacks while talking to customers.
I have a job that is highly repetitive and full of routine which I find is very helpful to me. Even when I'm having a rough day and my mind isn't focused on work, I'm still able to function at a level necessary to adequately do my job. (Really that's just a fancy way of saying that on days when I'm freaking out inside, I can still do my job just fine without anybody knowing.) I know trying to find a job can be very difficult and distressing. It's hard to know ahead of time if something will work out or not. Maybe try to play to your strengths or hobbies. Remember that it might take some trial and error though too, so don't get too discouraged if things don't work out.
I personally have struggled with being on and off of work because of my OCD. It’s been 20 years and I still struggle. I’m kinda convinced that I can’t hold down a job either. But keep up on your mental state and work hard on it. Most people can work with OCD!
I don't know if this is super OCD related, but it's just there are so many things I want to do in life, but I'm scared. I want to apply for this restaurant waitress job near me, but I'm worried I'd be terrible at it as I have no experience and I'm worried they wouldn't train me properly. What if someone has an allergy and I accidentally serve them the wrong food and they have a severe allergic reaction and something awful happens and then I'm sued or go to prison? It feels like there's so many things holding me back. What if I give someone a drink but a piece of my hair falls in? It just feels like I'm never going to be able to do anything. I've never tried anything, never properly stepped out of my comfort zone, never had any kind of job. So I'm so nervous to try anything in life because there are so many things that could go wrong.
I posted the other day about my subtype of staring ocd but I’m supposed to start a new job next week. I work in wellness/beauty and will be seeing people half naked. It doesn’t trigger me as I’m treating clients but only when I’m not supposed to be looking (like normal interactions). It happens when people wear very revealing clothes or are super curvy and my eye goes to that area. It also happens when people are adjusting themselves and my eye goes to their hands. It’s very embarrassing and I quit my last job because of this and I don’t want to make more people feel uncomfortable. It left me very depressed and hopeless. It’s such a frustrating type of ocd to deal with because it impacts me financially and socially. I just want to feel okay. Anyways, I’m writing this because I’m wondering if I should share with my new employer about this issue so I don’t weird anyone out or keep it to myself? I’m not sure what to do. I need money as I have a mortgage and two kids and would like to help my husband. I’m currently on Zoloft 50mg, have done therapy but this is such a hard type to treat as it’s not the cleaning type. I know I’m not supposed to ask for advice about what to do but I need to know so I can make a decision and not get cold feet.
Does anyone have OCD regarding always feeling like you are not good enough at your job? I'm 58 years old now I've had OCD since childhood. Every job I've been at I never felt as good as my colleagues. I am a nurse but I worked at that for 15 years I had a breakdown of sorts in 2017 and went on disability. I now work part time as a a swim instructor for kids. I always was afraid of killing someone when I was a nurse. Then I tried dog grooming but I was afraid I would do it wrong and hurt the dogs. At least now the stakes are lower. But my OCD is the same. I work with colleagues who are about 40 years younger than I am . I am afraid of teaching certain classes bc I feel like I wouldn't do as good a job as someone else. I know I can do it but it's like I have a fear of not giving them their money's worth. I've been at my current job for 2 years . I've gotten very positive comments from my managers but I can't seem to believe them. I feel a lot of shame bc I lost a lot of my life to OCD and I am at an age where people are starting to retire after long and successful careers and here I am working at an entry level job. I'm planning on trying to get out of my comfort zone and teaching some of the classes I'm afraid of .it's really hard. I'm always scared what if I lose my benefits and had to work again as a nurse how would I do it.
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