I'm only 17 and i've had OCD as long as i can remember, I'm coming to a time in my life where I'll be going to university and starting my own life independent of my parents and I'm really starting to worry that this illness will define me and my actions for the rest of my life. University seems completely terrifying and I can barely even think about it without panicking. All I want is to be a regular teenager and frankly I've lost the believe that I'll ever be free of this. What I want is a quick fix but I know that's never going to happen. How can I live my life the way i want to while still being completely dominated by my OCD and anxiety?
Hi Issy, I can understand how going away to college in and of itself can be stressful and cause anxiety, so I think what you're going through is so normal. And yes you have OCD but that doesn't define who you are. Know that you are not alone in your feelings. I bet you'll meet so many amazing new people who are going through the same thing. Think of this as a beautiful new chapter and beginning. Im so excited for you. Please keep sharing with us, we are here for you always.
Hey, dont think of it so badly. In a way its kind of a good thing. you will experience lots of different stuf. TBH i think going to uni will help you (I think it will help me at least) Have you been to see your doctor? therapist? but yeah, this just marks a new stage of your battle againt your ilness. as hard as it is you just have to keep positive. I also have OCD and i know how much of a ***** it can be. I also have gone through the same thought process your going through. for like a week I was scared of what it would be like in uni without my mum and friends to support me. I also want to go travelling next year and when i found out I had OCD I said to myself "theres no way im going travelling!!" again my mind has changed, I want to go travelling and i have learnt that i shouldnt limit my self because of an illness. i still have a long life ahead(i hope) and i need to make the most of it, as do you. keep positive.
miggy