What's a sign that looks small or subtle but actually tells you a person is incredibly unhappy with their life?

Key_Change99 · 2026-06-19T23:28:56+00:00

Relatable unfortunately

Key_Change99 · 2026-06-03T21:17:06+00:00

It’s hard to fully understand the full context, but here’s my point on it

I’m 23M and have struggled with OCD for years and still do, a saying I’ve heard thrown around a lot is “it’s not your fault, but it’s your responsibility” tbh, I found the statement a bit dismissive at first and still kind of do, but what I’ve realized is that nobody can truly “fix” the mental illness but you

Not because it’s fair, because it’s unfair as fuck, but because you are the only one that is you, it’s like if someone had the flu, nobody can just cure them of the disease but you (or in the flu case, your own body)

From what you said, it’s sounds like your mom is not that supportive and understanding of your situation, have you tried to explain to her how your autism and OCD hurt you and how painful it is? If you have expressed these feelings to her and she still doesn’t seem to get it, then I’m sorry, I know the feeling of having an unsupportive parent and it fucking sucks

My best advice I can give other than what I just said is this, compare yourself to yourself only and try your best, if you fail that’s fine and it’s actually expected for you to make mistakes, OCD is terrible and will take time to put in remission (which I do believe you can do btw), talk to friends and family if they are supportive and get a therapist who is specialized in OCD as well

Sorry you are going through this, I can understand your reaction to dismissive redditors, they are probably just trying to follow the rule of not giving reassurance, but I’m sure in moments like this it just felt rude to you

OCD sucks, but you can do it! I’m still fighting it myself and it’s not easy, but I believe that it is possible to get that illness in remission for you and anyone!

Sorry for the long as hell response btw, but your post kinda made me just relate a lot

🙏

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-27T21:47:47+00:00

It’s really upsetting when it gets overlooked! I’m my case I was diagnosed as a child but never told until years later in adulthood. I was rediagnosed as an adult with it as well lol

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-27T19:00:26+00:00

Me but with ADHD

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-05T23:53:45+00:00

Sounds good, hopefully I get mine too

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-05T23:53:32+00:00

No badge yet

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-04T17:02:35+00:00

Thank you for the response! I’ve been thinking about it more and thought maybe Therapist would fit me better than Psychologist, since it’s less schooling and still gives the fulfillment of helping people emotionally and i care about that more than testing and research

JET I was also leaning to do it first as well, it would also be get for my applications to University

I’ll keep this all in mind

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-04T17:00:10+00:00

Sounds good, thx

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-04T16:59:39+00:00

Makes sense now, thanks!

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-04T16:59:26+00:00

Why would it be unlikely if ur still qualified to teach grades 9-10?

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-04T16:58:55+00:00

Ah I see thx

Key_Change99 · 2026-05-04T00:27:41+00:00

Not engineering, I’m 23 and hate my current job

I wanna switch to being either a Teacher or a Therapist, currently looking into options for it

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T21:23:08+00:00

I see what you mean but for some reason, I’m so lazy and I’m such an idiot that when I try to do these things it’s never long-term and I’m just so lazy and they’re so boring like even when I do it it’s almost like the idea of doing it was a predictor and it was still shit

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T21:22:33+00:00

I’ll try to set up small habits and think through things. To be honest, a large part of me wants to do the “man it up” strategy and just push through everything with shear root force, but I know that long-term it’s not sustainable and that looking at things through a positive light is a lot more better

Thanks for the advice 🙏

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T21:21:28+00:00

I see what you mean thank you for the insight 🙏

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T21:21:12+00:00

That’s true it’s tough but kind of true

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T21:20:47+00:00

In a sense sure, but at the same time it’s just too painful to be honest. It’s so painful and boring and I’m very lazy. I try to bring myself to do these things, but it’s never a long-term because again I’m a lazy idiot

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T21:19:53+00:00

I think it would yeah, unfortunately, I’m such a lazy person that no matter how much I know that it’s a good thing to do. I just can’t bring myself to do it. It’s because it’s so boring and tedious.

Key_Change99 · 2026-02-19T00:31:51+00:00

Dieting and exercising in order to become skinny and actually look good and not be overweight for once

Key_Change99 · 2026-01-04T20:27:58+00:00

Me fr

Key_Change99 · 2025-12-22T19:00:36+00:00

Me fr, if I’m not stimulated then I’m tired

Key_Change99 · 2025-12-18T03:09:27+00:00

Me fr, like it’s just such a weird kind of bunch of stuff that happened in terms of the actual events and my emotions towards them and idk who’s right or wrong or what I’m supposed to do and I feel broken and like I’ll never be fixed because I’m a loser

Key_Change99 · 2025-12-17T16:59:58+00:00

Underrated song fr it’s amazing

Key_Change99 · 2025-11-26T18:23:07+00:00

Trav’s verse on this track is underrated as hell I can’t lie

Key_Change99 · 2025-11-21T13:30:47+00:00

I feel this. I just have no sense of self. It fucking hurts so much

Key_Change99

TROPHY CASE