reaching out for connection

[Thistle303]

Hello,

This has been such a trying two plus years after being diagnosed with OCD. I've been trying to share my story more. I am very isolated and in need of connection. The details of my OCD are not me, but me as a person is feeling extremely alone. Just reaching out to see if anyone is feeling the same

[BlackOnyx]

I think I'm feeling kind of lonely lately. My diagnosis is pretty fresh- about a month or two and its been pretty rough lately. I have a partner that I'm so lucky to have and share everything with but not a lot of social interaction outside of that and one phone call with a friend a week.

[Gimi44]

I felt and still feel lonely with the shit. I've had health OCD for 15 years and it has affected me all my relationships. I still have some good friends but not family. But nobody who has not suffered this understands the deep suffering and implications. You're not alone

[Drake1414]

There are times where I have felt alone in my OCD struggle. You doing ok?

[Carbon21]

Many feel the same, you are not alone. There are always kind people on here that can relate too. Sometimes you might not get a response right away(time zones or just overlooked posts) but we are all here for you.

[Thistle303 in reply to Carbon21]

Thank you thats so kind to know!

[DeathtoOCD]

I can say OCD loves to make us fell isolated, you don't have to be.

[Thistle303 in reply to DeathtoOCD]

thank you! I can say covid has not helped,but im trying really hard this week to see a few friends and not feel like i need to live in isolation. Its so hard wanting to help stop the virus, but i do my part best i can!

[grayson12]

Covid 19 has left the world anxious and depressed. Please do not feel alone. We all have that problem. Just hang in there. this will get better and continue to work with your therapist to help tone down the anxiety. we are here to help.