Relapse

Hi I have made alot of posts about my OCD so far but this relapse is one of the worst. I haven't left home for 5 months and I am so angry most of the time I can't really figure out what am I supposed to do because I'm really so fed up with that. At this moment I find it so difficult to do anything especially leaving home. Any suggestions?

[Natureloverpeace]

I hope you can give yourself some self-compassion. Relapses can happen but you’re not back at square one. It may feel like it but you still have what you learned about OCD and your skills. It’s okay to see an OCD specialist again to get moving forward on the recovery road.

[Mcfly64]

Are you getting any help at all?

[Hidden in reply to Mcfly64]

No because after 7 years of therapy and antidepressants I'm sick of them and I stopped them all it really made no difference complaining in either ways

[LiveOutLove_22]

I am so sorry you are going through a difficult time. I completely understand what you're going through. For about all of last year most of the time I struggled with leaving my house. I struggle with major Contamination OCD so due to the fear of germs and people being sick. I just didn't want to deal with any of it. But germs and sickness is life. There are going to be germs everywhere you go and sickness. You can't control but you can control how you react to it. I have been in therapy since January of this year specifically in ERP therapy. She suggested I start small in going to places I feel comfortable with either family or friends. If it's just for a few minutes at least you're getting out. But give yourself grace it's hard enough in today's world and then you add in OCD which just makes everything harder and just confusing to deal with. I'm not sure if you've tried therapy or have been in therapy but if you struggle with getting out alot of people do virtual therapy. Anyways even if you can just walk outside or sit outside just try baby steps. I know its hard but I believe overtime it will get better this is just a rough patch. Anyways I hope this helps, know that I'm rooting for you.

[Scotsil127]

Have you reached out to NOCD.com? We are specially trained experts in OCD and we do ERP. We have helped hundreds of thousands of people. Please reach out to them. We take insurance and if you dont have insurance we have a payment plan. I am absolutely convinced we can help you. You have got to take the first step and call them and tell them I referred you. and you won't have to wait a long time. Do not give up!

[beth196]

I need meds to be normal Its a shitty disorder

[Hidden in reply to beth196]

Antidepressants didn't work

[beth196]

There's been studies that klonopin works as well as clomipramine. It stops my intrusive thoughts better than prozac

[Hidden in reply to beth196]

I did try most of SSRIs and I'm not willing to try them again it has been years and I had very awful experience with them. Thanks for recommending it though

[beth196]

klonopin is a benzo

[Hidden in reply to beth196]

I will take a look thanks

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Hi I read about it and I will ask a doctor about it. Did it work for you ? Are the side effects severe ? Are you taking it alone or combined with other medications? Thanks