Headwreck Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 So I went out for a night out with work, I've not been out for over a year. I didn't want to but forced myself to go, was feeling very upset and down. Anyway ended up going and after some drinks I got very upset and I started telling everyone I'm really awkward, etc because I suffer with social anxiety and OCD. It's like I was telling everyone this so they knew a reason for why I'm like I am. Using it like a badge of honour. Nobody goes telling everyone that kind of thing so now I'm even more convinced that I don't have OCD as people don't go telling everyone about it. I just wanted my colleagues to know that I'm not strange, rather there are things going on in the background that make it very difficult. But I feel as though I was telling them all this for the wrong reasons as though it's fashionable. I can't do anything right. Link to comment
kaheath80 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 I tell anyone who listens about my OCD and BPD. I went for a team lunch at work Friday and ended up telling the woman next to me all about my OCD. I feel the same as you as sometimes I think ‘why on earth did I do that!’ But my point is, you’re not the only one who’s done this! Link to comment
Headwreck Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, kaheath80 said: I tell anyone who listens about my OCD and BPD. I went for a team lunch at work Friday and ended up telling the woman next to me all about my OCD. I feel the same as you as sometimes I think ‘why on earth did I do that!’ But my point is, you’re not the only one who’s done this! Thanks, I didn't think anyone was open about it really. I'm usually not but I'm fed up of feeling like an outcast in work, I wanted them to know there are other things going on. Link to comment
kaheath80 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 We are always encouraged to talk more about mental health. For me personally it’s a problem because as part of my BPD I do it for attention because I think no one will give me any sympathy unless they know I have mental illnesses. So I’m trying to work on it. But generally, being open is a good thing. Link to comment
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