OCD turmoil

la5ni

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Joined : Jun 2013

Posts : 117

Posted 6/7/2019 3:15 AM (GMT 0)

I am feeling inept and inadequate this evening, and have no one to share my flood of emotion with as I have successfully convinced every one I know that I am doing well. And I am feeling guilty in turning back to the forum after so long, because I had almost convinced myself as well - so that makes me an emotional mess and a liar.

But I do not know what else to do, other than cry in the shower where no one can see (and clean the bathroom for the millionth time while I'm there). OCD is flaring with a vengeance and it is getting more difficult to mask. I cannot stay asleep for more than 2 hours. I am in a constant state of fear - with a smile on my face.

getting by

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Joined : Sep 2007

Posts : 45296

Posted 6/7/2019 5:38 PM (GMT 0)

I am sorry you are going through so much right now. Don't think of yourself as inadequate or a liar. People come and go on the forum. I am glad you felt safe enough to come back but sorry for the reason. Know you are always welcome here...

We all become an emotional mess from time to time, that is what the illness does to us. Anxiety, depression, ocd, bi-polar. It all tries to control us. We all hit bumps in the road. But we keep going. Try to relax and don't beat yourself up. We all understand what you are going through. One day at a time.

Keep posting as it does help.

Hugs La5ni,

Karen...

Hibee

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Joined : Oct 2008

Posts : 7935

Posted 6/8/2019 9:54 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Try not to be to hard on yourself we all suffer set backs so you're not alone.

Double up on any coping skills you have and have a look at our resources section for some good links to self help sites on the web.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee

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