OCD what to do with it

[Starrlight]

I typically have the feeling that most everything is off, not good enough, late, dirty or too much to do that I get overwhelmed. I do have kids so there is always a lot to do but I get this feeling that I’m not doing good enough even when I give it my all. I often feel like I have to get things done right now right away it’s hard to go with the flow. I’m working on this one. (And maybe some of these issues are not from OCD)

Some of these things and the intrusive scary thoughts my psychiatrist tells me is from OCD and he seems to think its what is affecting me most but so far I haven’t been able to stay on a medication for it.

I just started taking Buspar for anxiety which has helped in past years. So this is for future reference as I’m trying not to get on any more meds right now but just curious what you think about your OCD and what helps you.

What do you do for your OCD? How is it going for you?

[lorianxiety]

im not a sufferer of OCD.,but would imagine especially if you have kids that it would wear you out both mentally and physically,and sometimes medication is necessary to alleviate the dreadful Anxiety and rundown feelings---Buspar is only one type,of meds.are you opposed to taking them.you have my sympathy and hope you can solve your problems.

[Starrlight in reply to lorianxiety]

Thanks Loriannxiety for responding. I also take Zyprexa and lithium and have as needed meds for anxiety. I don’t like being on a lot unless it helps a great deal. I’ll get through alright.

[Want2BHappy3]

Having OCD on top of anxiety, is No wonder your feeling overwhelmed? And Yikes too kids of course that alone can make you feel overwhelmed. You have to sit down take a Breath and prioritize, of course Kids First, you'll burn out if you don't? I've been there. Have you spoken to a counselor about your OCD? They can Help you with that too.

[Starrlight in reply to Want2BHappy3]

I rarely make it to my therapist, I don’t want to see her as I feel like it’s a waste of worrying how I’ll get there and I never feel like talking to her it’s in itself overwhelming just thinking of it.

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to Starrlight]

I understand, I've been there. Why not change doctors?

[Starrlight in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Well I am in a place where I don’t need to pay for services so I need to stay there... thanks for the thoughtfulness Want2BHappy3

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to Starrlight]

Your welcome, you seem like you're in a Bad place? Take Care

[Starrlight in reply to Want2BHappy3]

In ways yeah I guess so. Overall I’m okay as I’m taking steps forward, still need to work on some issues as always there’s something we can work on. Trying so hard.

How are you doing Want2BHappy3?

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to Starrlight]

Thanks for asking, Been having some dark days where I wanted to Hit myself wanting out of my skin? I've had a couple of part-time jobs that I only stayed at for a week or so? I couldn't take it, anxiety feeling I couldn't do the job? I want to keep trying. I've been diagnosed with stomach inflammation, it's not letting me sleep, I don't fall asleep till like 7 or 8 am. I Live in California, it's going to be 6 am. Kinda dreading the holidays, hard to fit in with everybody being cheerful.

[Starrlight in reply to Want2BHappy3]

I’m so sorry 😐 you deserve the joy filled days the peaceful days the settled and okay and beautiful days...it’s okay if you can’t work right now, you will, maybe just for now focus on healing?

Do you have a prescription for something that will help the inflammation? You’ve got to sleep.

I hear ya I find holidays hard too; for me I just don’t like being around guests for long periods and family will be visiting most of the winter break. I don’t know if I’ll get into the holiday spirit I don’t think I’ll pretend I’m okay if I’m not you know?

Sending out good vibes for you(((((((((((((

And hugs (((((((((((((((Want2BHappy3)))))))))))))))

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to Starrlight]

I took myself off the meds I had, the doctor prescribed something I had already had tried, and she knew that. That didn't do anything. The medication I had was helping she took me off it because I was gaining weight, I was already heavy before. So I have to look for another doctor, she left her practice. Im trying to put myself in the holiday mood because of my grandson, he's excited. I won't have any company for the holidays, my Whole family lives here. Can't your family stay at a hotel?

[Starrlight in reply to Want2BHappy3]

Oh wow how are you now without the meds? I’ve taken myself off meds in past yet one I was trying to get off of my body said no way.

Best to you in finding a new doc!

I hope you and your grandson have happy holidays together!

[Want2BHappy3 in reply to Starrlight]

I have my good and bad days, I went to wash my car last week in a drive through car wash and had a panic attack in the car. Thanks, you have a wonderful holiday Too 🎅

[Ddorne]

I have had OCD since I was 10, I’m 63 now. It gets better when I’m less stressed. I was seeing an ERP Dr. for a while but it wasn’t completely covered. Right now I take 80 mg of Prozac daily and have for a long time. I sometimes don’t think it’s helping but when I go off it I get more anxious. I go to therapy and that helps just to talk. I need to do exposures but I rarely do. Sometimes my rituals are comforting, sometimes overwhelming.LD

[Starrlight in reply to Ddorne]

I’m glad it seems Prozac is helping you as well as talk therapy. I know what you mean, sometimes rituals can be comforting until it gets overwhelming.

What helps you to be less stressed?