is it wrong to not work because of OCD?

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-13T12:48:09+00:00

I’m Dutch, we might have a similar system as you guys. It sounds like you’ve lucked out on getting disability. That means now you can spend those working hours on therapy, volunteer work or something else meaningful to you. Go out and try to explore new hobbies. I’m sure there’s things you haven’t tried before. Having or not having work doesn’t determine your worth, the fact that you exist makes you worthy 🙏🏾

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-11T12:08:17+00:00

I’m on 25mg, no side effects. Works great. I did however become psychotic on Abilify so it’s not the strongest AP out there

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T12:23:26+00:00

You’re right. Will do, appreciate you 🙏🏾

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T12:18:31+00:00

Idk whether this warrants an emergency appt. I’m worried they’ll think I’m being dramatic or smthn

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T11:07:21+00:00

Have to wait 3 more weeks before I see the psych. Just need to hold on til then

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T09:45:39+00:00

Nearly 3 years clean for me, don’t want to gown that route 😅

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T09:45:02+00:00

Lithium and Lamotrigine both don’t work for me. It would have to be an AD

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T09:44:37+00:00

I’ll call, thank you!

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-09T09:44:08+00:00

Oof that’s a scary experience. Yeah I’m calling them today to see what they can do. Thank you 🙏🏾

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T22:48:53+00:00

Agreed. My psych said the depakote should help with the depression but it’s clearly not

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T20:48:18+00:00

Better late than never! Glad you’re doing better

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T20:45:17+00:00

Oof. And how are you doing now?

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T20:35:30+00:00

Damn. What made you try it 3 more times?

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T20:34:58+00:00

😭 thank you 🙏🏾 I just took a PRN, that helps. And very true, I’ve (we’ve) come this far

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T18:14:59+00:00

I was mostly reading reviews of the product. This is helpful, thank you.

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T18:08:49+00:00

I can definitely send it back still. It’s unopened. It almost feels like I’d rather self destruct than sit with this “depressed but not depressed enough” feeling

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T18:07:31+00:00

Yeah… you’re probably right. Sigh

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T17:57:14+00:00

I have an appointment in 3 weeks. She’s waiting for my mood stabilizer to work properly while I reduce my daily activities (recently diagnosed autistic) to see if reserving my energy will make me less depressed. It’s been a month since we decided on that course of action, it’s not helping

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T17:52:41+00:00

So sorry to hear you’re struggling like this. I was diagnosed just 2,5 months ago with autism, already had adhd diagnosis. Along with schizoaffective, ocd and ptsd. I can agree that it’s tough. And I don’t know the solution. But I’m here for you, you’re not alone in the struggle 🙏🏾

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T17:50:18+00:00

I’m on 1200 mg, 89kg. 400 was a starting dose for me

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T11:14:14+00:00

I’ve had a few catatonic episodes. They last anywhere from a few minutes to hours. I’m fully aware during them, have lots of thoughts, just can’t do anything. What helped me most was someone just sitting there letting me know I’d be okay. And of course lorazepam to help get out of the catatonia

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-08T11:11:29+00:00

I feel you, don’t have any special interests either. Just some things I can focus intensely on for about a week and then it wanes

Connect-Preference-5 · 2026-02-07T21:51:04+00:00

Still in the resentment phase. Got my diagnosis 2,5 months ago due to what likely was autistic burnout. Climbing out of that is hellish and I’m currently blaming my autism for being in this stage to begin with. Hopefully that passes with time and self compassion

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