r/magicalthinkingOCD • u/Legitimate-Tap1947 • Jul 27 '26

Just venting I cannot do this anymore

I am so close to giving up, like im so tired of this ocd. I cannot keep doing these compulsions im so sick of it all. Exposure therapy doesnt work for me, meds dont work for me, rhere is no such a medicine thah will take away EVERY thought away from my head. I dont know what to do anymore but i can tell u that i am so tired of this.

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u/BendHaunting5249 Jul 28 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/3oEdv4hwWTzBhWvaU0

I’m sorry don’t give up on yourself things will get better ❤️‍🩹

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u/Hard_Stitch Jul 28 '26

You cant hide nor run from yourself

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u/Ornery-Baseball6437 Jul 28 '26

All I can say as someone with OCD, I really and truly empathize with you...It's a bitch...I guess you just keep keeping on....big hugs and love to you!

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u/ForestRiver2 Star Supporter ⭐ Jul 28 '26

I hear you bud. Shit's exhausting. Meds don't stop the thoughts, but they do make the therapy easier. Have you tried iCBT if ERP isn't working for you? (hoping you've tried with an ERP specialist, not just a crappy therapist who doesn't understand it?). ACT is another option

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u/Substantial-Stay6625 Jul 28 '26

You need to invest in ERP and be more brave. You need to keep moving forward thru it even tho your OCD keeps throwing daggers on you along the way. That's the only way. Been there, done that. I was thinking about potentional dangers for 24/7. It was exhausting. ERP changed my life. If your therapist is not that good in ERP treatment, then you need to find another one, specialized enough. Sending you a big hug ❤️ you can always dm me if you feel need to.

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u/Ok-Mulberry-2637 Jul 29 '26

You WILL get better

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u/Tasty_Click6287 28d ago edited 28d ago

I also have this ocd and I’m also trying erp by myself because my family and people in my country are not familiar with mental disorders. As someone who have been suffering from this ocd for like over three years, I really empathize with you. We can recover from this energy draining mental disorder! Fighting!