OCD and ADHD medication

Hmm, that sounds strange. Then opt for the island. Maybe it will help eventually. :grinning: Or maybe talk with people who have the same problem as yours and who managed to conquer it.

I also need someone to go with me to that island. I canā€™t stay by myself or with people I donā€™t know. I remember as a child, I felt happy and fulfilled without the need for much tech exposure, but now I am bored and miserable.

Then I might know the answer to your problem. I believe you miss your genuine connections with friends and probably family. I suspect your social life is nonexistent, or the people you go out with are not close friends to you.

Maybe you are right to some extent, but I also blame myself for not putting more effort into showing others that I can be an excellent company. Itā€™s not late to do that now. However, the worst thing is that I do not have the wish anymore.

I think your comment reflects feelings of self-blame and guilt for not being able to meet your expectations or the expectations of others. Itā€™s easy to move on once you realize your gaps and know how to fill them.

On working towards moving on, but itā€™s damn hard. There are those few days when I feel alright, and then I wake up another morning with a stressful episode of anxiety. Despite this, my life is going fine, but those moments torture my soul.

I can only tell you to keep going, no matter how difficult it might be. Meanwhile, explore new methods and alternatives. Who knows, you might discover an easier way of coping with your OCD.

Well, maybe share some easy methods you think help if I donā€™t ask too much, of course. I am currently blocked and can not use my creativity in any way.

Yes, finding support among loved ones, gradual exposure to feared situations, and psychoeducation are good ways to bring you overall awareness and peace about OCD and other conditions.

Could you explain more about this because I heard it for the first time? Also, I like the other suggestions :slight_smile:

Psychoeducation is educating yourself and those around you about mental health and illness, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It is often provided by mental health professionals, such as therapists and counselors, and other healthcare providers. You can start educating yourself by using online resources

Riight. I understand the principles but never heard the term. Itā€™s great that I know it now and can completely agree that psychoeducation is a must. :slight_smile:

It was lovely to help. Within the last year, I also stumbled upon the term and understood its meaning and relevance.

It seems you like to research and read a lot regarding the topic of mental health. I suddenly felt curious. Feel free to share more interesting facts.

Certainly! Mental health is a fascinating and complex topic; there is always more to learn. You may find it intriguing that mental health disorders are widespread and mental health is closely linked to physical health. Also, the brain is incredibly adaptable and can change throughout our lives, which is known as neuropathy.

Itā€™s like everyone knows that, but every specialist I talk to pretends not to admit that physical health is connected to mental.

I think thatā€™s not what they study at school, so some really understand that and give advice accordingly while others pretend that itā€™s not important. It seems like its peopleā€™s responsibility to eat healthily and exercise.

It is, indeed. No one wants to be responsible for telling you what to consume, even though they might know a thing or two.

Well, that is understandable and not so much in the sense that if you know that something can be more natural and helpful at the same time for improving their condition, you should let your patients know as a specialist. Itā€™s just common sense.

I doubt that every medical worker knows about the importance of certain foods. Thatā€™s why most of them donā€™t advise on a particular meal plan. Also, they might not be allowed to do so.