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Anybody dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Anxiety Support / by MindMood
Last post
 August 11th, 2018
...See more I've posted before about how i struggle with general anxiety and depression. So far, I haven't said much about my OCD. At times, it is very distressing and disruptive. I'm currently struggling with a particular obsessive thought. I have my own "rules" that I try to stick to when it comes to obsessive thoguhts. Sometimes I stick to these rules, and sometimes I slip. My first rule is to do what I would normally be doing despite the obsessive thoguht. This means not giving into the compulsive behavior that the obsessive thoguht is telling me to do. It also means not avoiding other things in my life because I'm anxious about my obsessive thought. The second rule is to avoid rumination and keep myself occupied. If I catch myself sitting and ruminating on the obsessive thought, I try to redirect my attention to something productive or entertianing. At the moment, i'm trying to stick to my rules, but I'm feeling very anxious and distressed.
Tired & Stressed & Lonely. Trying Not to Give Up
Depression Support / by MindMood
Last post
 January 19th, 2018
...See more I'm always tired. I can't function if I don't take my Adderall prescription (started over 10 years ago when I was too tired & depressed to function at all). I spent last weekend alone. I tried to reach out and find someone to connect with, but everybody is busy with their own lives. By Sunday, I felt so alone and depressed that I just wanted to die. I have a lot of stressors in my life. Divorced with 2 kids. One of my kids has special needs. High-stress work. My stress and anxiety feed my depression. They also cause other physical symptoms. I'm guessing the tireness is becaue I'm worn out from stress, anxiety, and depression. I also have terrible IBS, which impacts my life in a big way. I'm getting to the point where I don't know what to do anymore. I'm in therapy. I've done inpatient and outpatient hosptialization.
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