Forrest, thank you for your courageous vulnerability! I'm so glad that you had this difficult but important realization and also think it is so cool that you are sharing it for others who may, like you, not know OCD manifests in this way. And though my particular "brand" of anxiety is not OCD, I relate so much to the shame thing -- it's so real and big! And the spirals can make you feel so powerless. I hope the insurance thing works out so you have access to more tools and support as you go through this. You are an amazing person and aren't alone! Also sidenote: our current place doesn't have air conditioning but they have this really nice "direct air" thingymabob that you maybe could consider (no idea how much it costs but if you want details, I can send them!)
GOD your hair is so luxurious 🤩🤩 also I love hearing you speak! Im so sorry youre dealing with these OCD symptoms, thank you for sharing ❤ I grew up with panic attacks and I had daily seizures from stress. Like you, I also grew up in the church and I remember the pastor told me I'd burn in hell if I did anything wrong and that I should pray every night to stay on God's good side. I really root that in where my death anxiety came from. I was so afraid of dying or people I love dying. I also cried during my moms birthday because it just made me think she's a year closer to dying. Death was a really big thing for me my entire life. An unintentional solution to that anxiety was my college friend giving me magic mushrooms 😂 I cant really describe the experience other than it made me realize death is normal and okay and to this day I dont really have crippling death anxiety 👍 I hope you find a solution that works for you and I really appreciate you being so honest about such a stigmatized topic! ❤
You’re so sweet, thank you! ☺️ and yes, I’ve heard wonderful things from friends who’ve done them for that exact purpose and they said it helped with their death anxiety so much! I might have to look into it… but anyways, thank you again ❤️
I’ve been suspecting for a while that I might either be on the spectrum or have adhd (or both) and one thing I appreciate about the generations born after 1980 is that we’re becoming more accepting and open about neurodivergence and taking away the shame of it by speaking about it out loud and normalizing it.
I recently discovered your insta and youtube ^^ and I really enjoy your content. You have a very natural entertaining vibe and your voice is pleasant, totally podcast material (in my humble opinion). Thank you for sharing some of your story. It is relatable. I wish you well on your journey. Will be keeping an eye on your channel. Good stuff :D
Oh sweetheart, I relate to this so much, and I'm crying right along with you. The religious trauma aspect is familiar, and I also suspect I have OCD. Giving you the biggest digital hug (no touching or germs, just love, lol.) When I'm not locked out of my Instagram account anymore I'm gonna send you a message
Thank you, honey ❤️ I’m sorry that you have similar feelings/experiences. I’m sending you a big digital hug right back! ( and Omg you got locked outta your instagram? 🥺 I hope that gets fixed quickly! )
mom, whether you get a "formal diagnosis" or not, your candor around this topic is still impactful and important. this is what we all need.
I'm glad you're finding compassion for yourself, Forrest 💚 You are a beautiful individual.
Thank you, honey 🥹 so are you
I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through this but so glad to hear you have such amazing people around you 💕
Thank you very much ☺️❤️
Forrest, thank you for your courageous vulnerability! I'm so glad that you had this difficult but important realization and also think it is so cool that you are sharing it for others who may, like you, not know OCD manifests in this way. And though my particular "brand" of anxiety is not OCD, I relate so much to the shame thing -- it's so real and big! And the spirals can make you feel so powerless. I hope the insurance thing works out so you have access to more tools and support as you go through this. You are an amazing person and aren't alone!
Also sidenote: our current place doesn't have air conditioning but they have this really nice "direct air" thingymabob that you maybe could consider (no idea how much it costs but if you want details, I can send them!)
Thank you, Rachel ❤ that’s so sweet of you to say. Thanks for always being so kind and supportive
GOD your hair is so luxurious 🤩🤩 also I love hearing you speak! Im so sorry youre dealing with these OCD symptoms, thank you for sharing ❤
I grew up with panic attacks and I had daily seizures from stress. Like you, I also grew up in the church and I remember the pastor told me I'd burn in hell if I did anything wrong and that I should pray every night to stay on God's good side. I really root that in where my death anxiety came from. I was so afraid of dying or people I love dying. I also cried during my moms birthday because it just made me think she's a year closer to dying. Death was a really big thing for me my entire life. An unintentional solution to that anxiety was my college friend giving me magic mushrooms 😂 I cant really describe the experience other than it made me realize death is normal and okay and to this day I dont really have crippling death anxiety 👍 I hope you find a solution that works for you and I really appreciate you being so honest about such a stigmatized topic! ❤
You’re so sweet, thank you! ☺️ and yes, I’ve heard wonderful things from friends who’ve done them for that exact purpose and they said it helped with their death anxiety so much! I might have to look into it… but anyways, thank you again ❤️
I’ve been suspecting for a while that I might either be on the spectrum or have adhd (or both) and one thing I appreciate about the generations born after 1980 is that we’re becoming more accepting and open about neurodivergence and taking away the shame of it by speaking about it out loud and normalizing it.
Yess! I love that the dialogue is opening up more to lessen stigmas against neurodivergence.
Your OCD took “the floor is lava” game to a new level, huh? 😳 I am SO PROUD OF YOU, MOM 💜 I’m going to text you. 🙏🏼
I recently discovered your insta and youtube ^^ and I really enjoy your content. You have a very natural entertaining vibe and your voice is pleasant, totally podcast material (in my humble opinion). Thank you for sharing some of your story. It is relatable. I wish you well on your journey. Will be keeping an eye on your channel. Good stuff :D
Aww that is very kind of you to say, thank you very much!! ❤
Oh sweetheart, I relate to this so much, and I'm crying right along with you. The religious trauma aspect is familiar, and I also suspect I have OCD. Giving you the biggest digital hug (no touching or germs, just love, lol.)
When I'm not locked out of my Instagram account anymore I'm gonna send you a message
Thank you, honey ❤️ I’m sorry that you have similar feelings/experiences. I’m sending you a big digital hug right back! ( and Omg you got locked outta your instagram? 🥺 I hope that gets fixed quickly! )