stoprunning
- Date posted
- 1y
Feeling Isolated
How do you all handle feelings of isolation? I feel so alone in this and I feel like I will never have a friend or partner that I can really truly talk about everything with.
ZoroarcanineZoroarcanine
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
NOCD does offer support groups which you can always check out that are full of supportive people. From personal experience too your true friends and partner will be more supportive than you might think
stoprunningstoprunning
- Date posted
- 1y
I do have a really good friend who can understand. I've recently lost a lot of things in my life so I know that that's not helping. I'm really needing one of those feel better hugs from a person that I can't get it from anymore.
MichelleVMichelleV
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
Feeling isolated is such a strong feeling with OCD and it’s hard to navigate. I’m proud of you for reaching out-that’s a wonderful step. What has helped me: Support groups-even if I just listen and don’t share, I always leave feeling less alone. They’re wonderful judgment free supportive zones Building a support system-do you have people in your life you can slowly talk about things with? Even if it starts as “hey, I’m having a hard day today” or “I’m struggling.” I hope you do have people you can confide in, even if your ocd says otherwise. Journaling-writing out my feelings helps get them out of my head Posting on here-honestly reading or posting my own thoughts or responding helps me. Look at the IOCDF website-you may find local support groups in your area. Please know you’re not alone-there’s a community of people here who also struggle and will understand you. If you want to vent about your ocd or talk about your struggles here I’ll listen.
stoprunningstoprunning
- Date posted
- 1y
Thank youuuuu! This means a lot 😊
peaks&valleys peaks&valleys
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I relate to these feelings! Support groups have been massively helpful. Also, I had a few friends who were open about their mental health struggles and that helped open the door for me to talk about my mental health struggles, even if we don't have the same diagnoses. If you feel comfortable, maybe try opening up a little about your mental health to friends and you could become the person your friends look to for help
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- 22w
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- Date posted
- 21w
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