i was diagnosed with OCD and depression...
sometimes it feels as things are just blurrs...
it's like i forget things the second after they happen
and i don't care to try and remember
and if something crosses my mind that questions life in someway.. it seems too complicated and it feels like it just fades away... i've gotten good at avoiding thinking about the future, once again.. it fades away if i choose not to think about it.
sometimes it feels like i'm living in a different world than everyone else and i'm unaware of things. so far i'm the only one that knows about this. and i'm 14. my dad had OCD and my uncle commited suicide after being diagnosed with schizophrenia.
2006-10-01 16:25:56 · 9 answers · asked by flowerchild 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it feels like i'm outside looking in
2006-10-02 10:10:18 · update #1
Yes, there is help. This is a widely researched health issue. Read as much as you can about it. You'll find that what you are experiencing is completely normal for your condition. Psychiatrists (who administer meds) and psychologists (talk therapy) are invaluable. Please don't try to overcome your condition alone when there is so much information and professional help available. I, too, have OCD and depression, as well as agoraphobia. Medication and psychotherapy have helped me tremendously. And I have discovered that the "different world" in which I live has actually enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of life.
2006-10-01 17:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Pierre 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, I got depression too with a tad bit of OCD. Hate to say this, but it'll stay with you for the rest of your life and there's nothing you can do about it, regardless of how many pills the doctors want you to take nor how many times you talk about it. It's better to accept it as who you are and live your life accordingly. And yes, it does get depressing to think that way, but we're unique compared to everyone else.
2006-10-01 23:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not the only one suffering from OCD...you can kind of consider yourself lucky that your doctor had diagnosed your problem at a young age so you can keep it under control with meds. I also suffer from depression, but did not realize what it was for many years and now looking back, it would of been easier if i would of recognized the signs earlier.
2006-10-01 23:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by pritty_princess_c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had both OCD and depression for nearly 20 years. What you're going through is normal for those conditions. Are you taking any meds because they can really affect your mind & the way you think?
Do not dwell on mental illness running in your family because it will only make you think your symptoms are worse than they really are.
2006-10-01 23:35:28 · answer #4 · answered by Michelle *The Truth Hurts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many people who live with the things you describe. The best thing to do is to trust the professionals and work with them. Hopefully they will be able to help you deal with what you have to deal with.
2006-10-01 23:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are definately not the only one in the world with OCD, if that was your question.
2006-10-01 23:29:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See this site under mental issues for things you can do to help.
http://phifoundation.org/heal.html
2006-10-01 23:51:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're definitely not alone, there are many people w/ OCD. and i think i might be getting depressed myself
2006-10-01 23:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by Valeria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are websites that offer help for you. Try www.troubledwith.com.
2006-10-01 23:36:10 · answer #9 · answered by kittykatty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋