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andooe

2y ago

Dealing with Chronic Illness and OCD

Hello, I've only just downloaded this app. I'm nervous about meeting new folks but I figured it'd be worth a shot to find others I can relate to, things have been lonely. I feel like my life is currently run by my OCD and whatever chronic physical illness I'm dealing with atm (still no clue, have been dealing with doctors for months now.) I'm constantly so scared of getting sicker and dying young. I'm at least not spiraling right now, but I still feel a deep depression any time I'm not panicking. It feels like the world is ending and nobody cares. I hope this isn't too heavy, but I can't talk to my friends about this kind of thing. I hope you have a wonderful day.

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JXARabbit

3w ago

@andooe I hope that you are doing well and have found ways of coping with OCD. There are a number of groups that do have others that you can connect with.
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JamieCole

2mo ago

Hi, I also just downloaded this app too and I have been really overwhelmed by my OCD so I know how you feel.
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JXARabbit

3w ago

hello hope you are doing well.
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Sarahp

2y ago

Hi! I relate to this so much. Have you ever tried exposure and response prevention (ERP) for your OCD? Changed my life. Check NOCD as a resource and you can look for providers on the IOCDF website.
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Sarahp

2y ago

Also I have arthritis and ocd, so I can talk chronic pain and ocd all day! Plus I’m a chronic pain and psychology researcher
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Dallas_Ig

2y ago

holy hell, 1.welcome 2. im here to talk<3

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