idk what to do anymore

[ameliac]

I have ocd and I’m suffering. I’m absolutely terrified of getting sick. I wash my hands so much they bleed and never want to go out of the house. Including school. I’m forced to go with makes everything worse. People tell me I should get some germs because when I huge sickness is going around I’ll be more likely to get it. WHICH SAYING THAT DOESNT MAKE IT BETTER. and people around me are getting sick and I can’t take it anymore. I just want to relieve this worry and stress pushing on me. If I could just die without anyone in my life being affected, I would. please someone help, I’m slowly giving up.

[SGonzalez]

I don't suffer from OCD but I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you. My friend is very OCD and she was prescribed an anxiety medication and she says it's been helping, along with therapy. Have you tried talking to someone on ways to reduce the anxiety of having to constantly wash your hands?

[ameliac]

Yes. They just say to ignore the thoughts or just breathe and calm down. Which ignoring the thoughts have only made them stronger.

[Sprinkle1]

You poor soul, I know OCD can be awful. Please talk to a Psychiatrist, there is medicine that can bring your relief. So why suffer. Do not be ashamed it is an illness. Get help, whatever it takes, go to the library check out books, go on line there is a lot of info there. Try and find a support group - they are wonderful. We will help you, write to us so we can support you. I send you love and healing, a big hug. Sprinkle 1