OCD Action

actionagainstocd
Member

Hello

I just wanted to ask any teenagers with OCD or anybody if I'm not the only one but I have a feeling I might be. I don't act like everyone my age who go out partying or if not they at least go and maybe had a boyfiend or maybe kissed a boy but they at least have fun but I don't have much confidence and I can't really go out because of the OCD as I have a strict routine. Ifeel like I'm never going to grow up.

Thank You

actionagainstocd

Sat Sep 18 2010 19:06:52 #
Truddles
Member

Hi actionagainstocd,

You are not the only teenager with OCD to experience what you're going through so please don't feel that you're the only one. There are others on this forum.

I suggest that you speak to your GP and ask him or her to refer you for CBT to help you to learn how to conquer the dreaded OCD. It really is a bully and like all bullies needs putting in it's place.

It sounds as if your confidence is extremely low and it needs to be built up.We all need to boost our confidence and self esteem in order to tackle OCD as it's nigh on impossible to do so with low confidence or self esteem. CBT will help you to do this and slowly but surely as your confidence and faith in yourself grows you'll find that gradually you'll be able to do the things that you want to do. OK it's scary asking for help but not as scary as living with OCD is.

With regards to you saying
Ifeel like I'm never going to grow up.
You are growing up, you've identified that you have a problem and that you need help and that shows a maturity that most teenagers don't possess.

Remember have faith and believe in yourself, you're just as good as everyone else

Trudy

Sat Sep 18 2010 19:31:27 #
actionagainstocd
Member

Hello

Thank You

Sun Sep 19 2010 18:15:06 #
rebecca age 14
Member

hiya im rebecca i have ocd i have just joined this forum and read the post . so you are not alone

Mon Oct 25 2010 18:18:11 #
Ella
Member

hi im ella and i have ocd too, you are not alone, we'll all help you if you need to talk!

Fri Nov 5 2010 23:30:21 #
playthoseblues
Member

Hello

I'm 16 and have OCD.

Sat Nov 6 2010 14:19:19 #
jollymollycool
Member

Hi!

I felt like that too on Wednseday (thats when I found out). I felt like I was the only one, but I am not. Please dont be afraid of talking to any of us. We are a community!
Jollymollycool

Sat Nov 13 2010 15:42:57 #
Unregistered

Hi

I love this post. It is great to see you teenagers networking. You have some fantastic coping techniques which oldies (like me) can and have learned and benefitted from. If only I had met some of you when I was first struggling with OCD.

Anne

Wed Nov 17 2010 11:00:13 #
shelly
Member

hi actionagainstocd
u r not alone who is facing such problems. i will suggest you that you try to do all these things without any hesitation

Mon Mar 21 2011 19:04:25 #
Blare
Member

I am just recently 18 years old and After having ocd driven social phobia for many years of my life(which beleive me is very easy to live with compared to now)but...now after going through a very traumatic thing 5months ago its gotten worse. Ive been dealing with HOCD wich really really sucks. and just living in that constant state of what if? is like the worst feeling ever. its like a weight is on my chest from the time I wake up to the time i go to sleep. but hopefully being on here will help me out a bit. aah anyways Im glad I found this place...hope to meet some new people.

thanks for reading
blare

Wed Mar 30 2011 1:33:24 #
Worlock8
Member

Hi!
I've just joined the forum and i'm 15 years old.
Does anyone else here have exams just now??
Matthew

Sun May 22 2011 15:30:42 #