Somedays I feel depressed and I don't know the reason why. I feel myself isolated from other people, which puts me further depression. Makes it all worse.
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Hi OCDLIFE,
So sorry to hear that you feel so isolated because that feeling definitely does contribute to further depression. It's quite a vicious circle and can be difficult to get yourself out of.
I'm wondering if your screen name gives us a clue as to the condition you are suffering from. If it is OCD, then isolation can happen quite readily as others can find it difficult to interact with you.
And have you been self-isolating yourself all this time? Do you have any family and/or friends or support workers who are helping you?
I have a feeling you won't be able to deal with this on your own. Have you had any recent contact with your GP? There are definitely medications and support groups especially for depressive feelings and I do think you should be getting some professional medical help with his.
It's especially tough to deal with at the moment as many of our usual support services aren't operational, and if you are stuck at home too, it makes your situation worse.
What about writing some posts here and finding some virtual friends and support within our community? We are here to help. But as soon as you can, please do get some proper professional advice about this from your GP.
Wishing you all the best. 🙏
OCDLIFE in reply to
ty for your words. I do see a dr and have been on meds for a while. Been thrown around to many types of Drs, been diagnosed with ADD/OCD/ BiPolor. If I could get rid of one it would definitely be OCD. How do I reach out to others on this site?
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Hi OCDLIFE,
I'm glad to hear that you are receiving some help, but I know how difficult it can be these days to have the continuity of one GP. But please don't give up getting help and keep trying to help yourself too. I guess you know that it's more a question of management than cure and it can take many attempts to get to the happy point where you feel you have it under control.
Posting here's quite simple if you reach out in the right way. Some people do what you've already done and just make a post like this asking for people to interact with you because you feel lonely.
Others find something interesting to post about. Maybe something you particularly like, whether that's humour, pictures, music, a hobby that you have. And in your post, ask some questions if you can. That encourages others to answer you and engage with you. You can also add comments of your own to other people's posts. Keep them light and humorous and positive and you'll find that gradually you'll build up a group of people who get to know you and want to interact with you.
All we'd ask is that you read the community guidelines, so that you understand our few sensible rules about good taste and controversial topics,
We'll look forward to hearing from you again! 🙏
Just see things negatively rather than positive. I know its not healthy, but its hard to turn it around
Hello OCDlife,
Although your post is short, I can relate with you. I feel isolated from other people (living alone doesn't help) and know first hand how tough it is to wake up to a lonely day and end it just the same.
I do force myself to get out of bed and follow a routine every day (shower, clean, cook, sometimes go out for a walk) and watch something funny on Netflix (not every day, as watching too much TV makes me feel hollow and that I wasted time in something that is far from productive.)
I just signed up about a week ago, in an attempt to reach out. I am not active in social media, so I have kept my posts limited, but have enjoyed what I've read here so far 
We can only hang in there and try our best, day by day.
Feel free to write me, you're not alone.
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Hello there, people reach out to this site because the anxiety and stress of the pandemic and the very strange times we have been going through, have, in particular, made any health issues, people are experiencing, worse or caused flare ups of symptoms. Of course, everyone being in lockdown has experienced these feelings of isolation to some degree, some worse than others. I was watching a program recently that was explaining how sufferers of OCD, may experience flare ups because of what has happened due to the fact of all the rules regimes and regulations placed on us the past few months. The thing to stay positive about, moving forward is that these restrictions are being lifted. Hopefully as the mood of the nation returns to some normality, people will see a settling down of flare ups of health issues caused by the current stresses of the pandemic. It is good you are receiving help. There are always members posting interesting topics to get involved with, so you don't have to feel so isolated. Just join in. Also HealthUnlocked have an OCD forum, you might already be on it but thought I would mentioned it so you are aware. 😊😊
Hey Bobbbybobb, I agree. Ive experienced stuff I haven't in years. Feelings of worry and fret. What is the OCD forum? Im trying to look at things more positively in life. I used to be happy go lucky guy. Now I seem pessimistic, but I am determined to change back. To being joyful with what I have and the experiences I can be apart of. To have an attitude of gratitiude!
Hi OCDLIFE, if you look in the top right hand corner of your screen, there is a search bar, just put in OCD and the community will come up then you can join if you wish. HealthUnlocked covers many health issues and has many communities. Many of us on here are also members in other communities in HealthUnlocked. Hope this helps. 👍😊
Hi there,
I become very depressed at times, but my depression and anxiety have grown worse since lockdown. It has been the opposite for me, as I become depressed when I cannot mix with other people. I understand about bi-polar disorder, as my husband suffers from this condition. I don't know if you are on any medication? As medication can play its part, however, it also brings side effects into play too. Perhaps you could see your doctor about this, as I don't know if you may have already done so?
Depression is all part and parcel of bi-polar disorder unfortunately. I agree that it is hard to become positive when negativity is taking over, and now we are trying to emerge from the covid - 19 storm. The statistics for people who suffer from mental health issues has now risen because of lockdown measures. More people, who do not normally suffer from mental health issues, now do. Do not underestimate the effects of lockdown. Hang on in there, and if you can get out, do so. As becoming isolated, does, in itself, cause negative feelings.
OCDLIFE in reply to
yes Ty I have been trying to get out more thought its hard for me. I worry about Covid more than the average person. Its embarrassing, I'll walk into a store with mask and gloves on still. not sure how I will do when I go back to work
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Hi there,
You could try just leaving the gloves off to start with, as it would be a start. Then after you have been feeling okay for a while, you will realise that it is okay to be out. It won't be easy for you, but you have to begin somewhere. I have been going out and about now ever since the beginning of lockdown, for shopping, the bank, and the chemist, and I have been okay every time. Just take a small step at a time, and you will be okay. Let me know how you get on. 🦊🐰
I get those feelings often. Sorry u do also. I find that occupying my mind with something else helps. I play music, dance to it and sing badly. Brings me joy. Doing something nice for someone else does too. Example: I was blessed to receive two rv hoses and a faucet regulator paid for by owner of RV shop and his wife. I used the money I didn't have to use because of such a blessing to buy a neighbor food she didn't have. Just an idea. It made me feel as good as it did her. I came home with groceries to see four police car's at her home. She had been assaulted by her own 37 year old son. She was crying when I knocked on her door. A small gesture of kindness made her feel better. Just a suggestion...
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