u/rueishorrible

how do you force yourself through it?

no reassurance wanted, just advice.

i've got relatively bad OCD, it focuses on mainly the concept of having a panic attack and being stuck somewhere. it makes me unable to go on buses, or go to a store with no ride home, etc.

my friends and i have had a camping trip planned for after graduation for months now, long before i started to worry about it. if i can't even go on a bus, how am i supposed to make sure i can stay in a remote area for days? how do i make myself do this?

i know i would have fun. i know i would enjoy it and be proud of myself and i know my friends will be sad if i can't go. i used to love to travel and go on long car rides and camp at beaches. i don't want OCD to steal yet another joy of my life. we're supposed to leave on the 12th of June. be frank with me; is it possible for me to feel well enough to go by then? i only have a CBT therapist at the moment.

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u/rueishorrible — 3 days ago