Body Image Anxiety

[ctemerso]

I am currently being assessed for OCD and therapist seems sure of my prognosis. I think negatively about my body image 95% of the day. I miss my classes, sometimes can't even leave my room. I'm very scared

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I am sorry that you are going through a difficult time.

I am here as a support for you.

Hoping that you get some proper treatment, which will help you function, on a daily basis.

I felt really sad when I read your post.

I wish you strength and courage with getting well soon.

[Mothmanfan]

I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I havd OCD as well and struggle with body image. I used to do dialectical behavioral therapy and it really helped with managing my negative self-talk (I’m unemployed now and can’t afford it anymore sadly). Do you go to in-person therapy? If you have trouble leaving your room, over the phone therapy might be a good option.

Are you in college? What are you studying?

Wishing you the best, I know it’s hard.

[ctemerso in reply to Mothmanfan]

I go to in person therapy. I really love my therapist so I dont mind going. Now I am seeing another one at the same time.

And yes I'm a junior in college studying Journalism 😊

[HannahMae]

Hi there, I'm so sorry. Would you be able to talk a little bit more about what you're experiencing? Like what are the thoughts that come up and the feeling associated with them? Just so I can understand a little bit more Even if you think its embarrassing or theres no point, I promise that's not true. I know for me personally it's very difficult to get specific with my thoughts and stuff becuase I'm afraid what people will think of me. But theres no pressure either. You aren't alone.

[ctemerso in reply to HannahMae]

Hi! Most of my thoughts revolve around my weight and body image. I think I look disgusting, so much so sometimes that I cant leave my room and I dont go see my boyfriend. Other times it's my teeth, my face, a combo of all of it.

If I get a break from those though, it's a new set that revolve around me feeling guilty for existing. Like just being alive makes me feel like a bad person sometimes.

Thank you for asking and listening 😊