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I am 25 and I have never been in a romantic relationship. At first I put it off for school, then I got a panic disorder and didn’t think any guy would want to deal with me. Then I told myself that since my anxiety is getting better maybe I would start dating…then I got ocd 😑. Honestly though, even if I had perfect mental health I would still be afraid. I think I waited too long and now the idea of a relationship (or losing my virginity… sorry for the tmi 😂) is terrifying.
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Im in a similar situation, I just turned 21. I can really relate to you on A LOT on that. Thank you so much for sharing. It really was not tmi, I’m so glad you were comfortable to share ❤️ I’ve been trying to step out of comfort zone recently … or at least I decided I should. I think I’ll download bumble or something (I refused at first when my therapist recommended but I might do it with my friends)
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@krisbliss Ya give it a try! I did before my ocd got bad but I quickly learned that for me, meeting someone online wasn’t the greatest fit (it made me too anxious). That is not meant to discourage you from trying it though! If you ever want to make an extra friend that you can vent to on the topic or ocd don’t be afraid to ask! 🤗🙂
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@Have a sunflower🌻 That’s how I felt too! I felt like I’d want to meet them In person. But I could be wrong since I’ve never tried it. Also, that’s so nice of you, and honestly if you want to then I’d love to be friends and vent to each other 😭😅 thank you ❤️
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@krisbliss Okay! Did you want to use Snapchat? I wish they would make like a private chat room on here for one or more friends to talk. 🤔🤷🏼♀️
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@Have a sunflower🌻 I wish they had that too!!! We can use Snapchat :) or Instagram messaging is good too. My phone storage is full so I don’t have Snapchat at the moment and I don’t know if I have room to download it 😭 do you have Instagram? The account I use for stuff like this is called krisblisssss
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@krisbliss Sure! Are you ok with me just using my main account? It’s pretty small because I don’t use social media too often or post frequently haha.
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@Have a sunflower🌻 Of course no worries! It’s nice of your to ask though ☺️ thank you!!!
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@krisbliss Great! My account name is ash_white_23 Let me know if you have trouble finding it!
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@Have a sunflower🌻 I got your request ! :)
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100% terrified here! You're not alone.
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Thank you for sharing :) it’s relieving to hear that other people can relate, but I’m still so sorry you’re going through it! Looking back on my life I’m definitely not in how much anxiety influenced my decisions and relationships 😢 new thing to work on I guess
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@krisbliss **noticing
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Let's just normalize being single lol
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I like that. I fully agree with you. Thank you !!!!!!!!! What is this pressure
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I do!
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Okay it’s nice to see I’m not alone.. sorry you have to go through that though! It makes me sad I feel like I’ve wasted my life
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@krisbliss You haven't wasted your life. Everyone's journey is different. It's very easy to idealise someone else's life or relationship, but usually we only see what they portray to the world and not the hard life stuff.
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@Bailey253 You’re totally right :) I try to remind myself of the truth, my thoughts and feelings automatically go the other way though. Something new to work on in therapy I guess 😂 thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
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I’m scared but for some dark reasons
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I’m sorry to hear that :/ if you want to share Im all ears, but you don’t have to :) I hope you feel better soon ❤️
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@krisbliss Thank you I’m just scared that I’m gonna get with someone and I find out that they’re not who I expected and that they’ll abuse me :(
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@Amari01 I’ve actually had similar fears, but they’re pretty brief for me and don’t develop into full blown obsessions. Maybe ERP will help you for this fear too!!
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@Amari01 I’m also very afraid of my partner hurting me (not physically though). I know it’s terrifying when ocd convinces you that you’re going to be a victim and you won’t be able to cope when it happens. Best wishes and hugs.
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I’ve been seeing tons and tons of videos about avoidant attachments on TikTok a lot! And lieterally all day I was overthinking and crying. I’m not sure if I have avoidance attachment I never got deeper into the meaning of it until yesterday and I’ve seen so many comments about it. I’m starting to think what if I’m one? Is I am how do I change? I fear relationships, I am very independent and will only ask for help if needed. This God at my job likes me and I like the way he acts and he wants a relationship which I’ve already made a few post about him. When we went to church the second time I held his hands and hugged him but I still doubted his looks . He’s not ugly but I don’t think he’s my type so I apologized for holding his hands because I don’t want to lead him on. I have prayed multiple prayers if he’s the one for me. After seeing those avoidant attachment videos I’m afraid I act this way toward the guy that likes me. Then when I ask myself “well do you like him” I get filled with anxiety. I’m not rushing in a relationship but I want to love someone not just someone loving me. Please tell me someone understands.?
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Hi everyone, I’ve been really anxious lately, and I just need to get this out of my head. Someone recently told me that maybe I’m bisexual — that I might be more sexually attracted to women, but more romantically attracted to men. That bisexuality is not 50/50. And ever since I heard that, I’ve been spiraling. The thing is: I don’t want this to be true. It scares me. I don’t feel romantic attraction to women, I’ve never wanted to be in a relationship with one. But yes, I get aroused by fantasies involving women — and that makes me feel broken or like I’ve been lying to myself. I love my boyfriend deeply, I don’t want to lose him. I want to feel fully connected to him, physically and emotionally. But now I’m stuck in this obsessive loop of questioning: “What if I’m just in denial?” “What if I’m not really straight?” “What if this is why my libido is low?” It’s exhausting, and I don’t know if this is OCD, anxiety, or if something is fundamentally wrong. Has anyone else felt this split — romantic feelings for one gender, sexual feelings for another? I feel so alone and scared. Thanks for listening.
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Ok so…. I have never had a kiss I’ve never had a bf. I am also still a teen. I feel so inexperienced and I was talking to someone today about how I was going on a date this weekend with a boy a really don’t like, but I am going in case I feel something. Anyways the person was like shocked I never had my first kiss or much of experience at all and like she tells me I’m pretty. But boys don’t really approach me and all the guys I have ever “liked” or was attracted to tend to be completely out of my league or I lose interest immediately. I just am feeling kind of numb because the person asked if I was self sabotaging…. Like looks arent the most important thing to me but you need to have a good personality to go with it and I guess I’ve never had an in person convo with a man that made me feel anything. I am also very obvious if I don’t like something it will show on my face and my actions. I just need advice because right now I feel lonely and am tired of bothering people with my issues. Should I put myself out there? But I’m honestly horrible at criticism if it is not constructive or even sometimes criticism period, also am scared of rejection. Also like what the heck do you talk about to these men like I swear I try to make convo or like talk to some people and its the blandest convo. I want to step outside my comfort zone and maybe download a dating app or something…. But I just dont feel pretty and I think my personality is not great. And whenever I bring that up I never want any damn sympathy I just want to say how I feel. I am just having a lot of anxiety about this and just relationships in general. Please any advice would do.
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