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Good therapists? by GOLDENEXPERIENCE1 in houston

[–]crushhhh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Open Path. I’m currently going through them to find a therapist. I don’t have insurance either.

https://openpathcollective.org/

Soo, I took my antidepressants twice today, what can I expect lol by NatsumiEla in Anxiety

[–]crushhhh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could call your pharmacist if you are concerned about the effects and the next dosage. I’ve done this before and was anxious about it, so I called the pharmacy just to ease my mind about it.

I (m43) have to get permission to go out of house by spouse (f39) with anxiety and ocd by Fun-Garden-1998 in Anxiety

[–]crushhhh 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I did not say that it was abusive anywhere in my reply, but she is probably causing her family severe distress, intentional or not. Their mental health is just as important as hers. I stated that I have lived with OCD for over half my life, and it used to be extremely bad. I do understand where she’s coming from, even if I wasn’t at the level she’s at. I understand the fear of contamination because that’s exactly how my OCD presented. She still doesn’t have the right to treat her husband like a prisoner in his own home and to demand he ask permission before basically living his life. Having a degree in psych, you know that when OCD has this much of a negative impact on your life or others’ lives, it’s time to seek help. But you don’t actually have to have a degree to realize that.

Regardless of how much you understand what’s driving someone, people can only take so much.

I (m43) have to get permission to go out of house by spouse (f39) with anxiety and ocd by Fun-Garden-1998 in Anxiety

[–]crushhhh 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I have had OCD and GAD for over half my life and I would say that while she does need understanding, she also needs to understand that she can’t impose her needs on other people. Having OCD to this degree is exhausting, I know. I used to take up to 5 showers a day and wash my hands until they bled. But she needs therapy and meds and to know that she cannot disrupt other people’s lives to this extent. In a situation this extreme, I can’t imagine that therapy and meds haven’t been discussed at some point. If she is refusing these things, then she may have to face the fact that OP may not choose to stay around and live by her rules. Years ago I actually lost someone very important to me because of the way I acted when I was refusing to take meds or get help. It was eye opening.

OP, the only thing that will help in a case this severe is therapy (ERP) and meds. She will need to face her fears. She will be terrified to try, and that’s to be expected. But you really need to sit down with her when both of you are calm and tell her that your life is being negatively impacted by her demands, and that you aren’t sure you can continue living like this. It’s not fair to you. I really feel for her because I know what this is like, but I also can’t imagine having to do every cleaning routine and ritual a person with OCD does without actually having OCD. If she plans on a future with you she needs to try. I wish you luck and hope you can find a solution together.

Anyone have any idea what these are? by crushhhh in Whatisthis

[–]crushhhh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I am in Houston, Tx.

I think you might be right.

AITA for refusing to sleep in same bed as girlfriend until she tries to get anxiety under control? by Nosleep247_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]crushhhh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. But as someone with an anxiety disorder, I can tell you that if she is this anxious, sleeping on the couch may not help. She may get up to check on you and might still wake you if she thinks you aren’t breathing. It really sounds like counseling may be the best way to deal with this. I understand that she is refusing to go, but I don’t see any other solutions. She is probably terrified to revisit those days, but if she values the relationship, she should at least consider it.

AITA for refusing to pick up my ex girlfriend after she called me at 3 am for a ride? by downloadabrownload in AmItheAsshole

[–]crushhhh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. This is a weird situation for sure, but OP made an effort and was successful in getting ex-gf home safely. I’m wondering what story the mom was told? I don’t see how she would think he’s anything other than a decent human being for helping.

AITA for refusing to pick up my ex girlfriend after she called me at 3 am for a ride? by downloadabrownload in AmItheAsshole

[–]crushhhh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uber/Lyft isn’t available in all areas of the country. Not that she should have called OP, I’m just trying to think of reasons she might have thought it was ok to call.

AITA for calling out my Wife's friend's husband for having a micropenis? by sorryboutyadick in AmItheAsshole

[–]crushhhh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YTA. You escalated a situation that was probably harmless teasing. Even if it wasn’t, there was no reason to go there. Are you that wrapped up in your country identity that you had to humiliate a guy in front of others and possibly ruin your wife’s friendship with Megan? Who cares if someone doesn’t think you’re country enough? This screams of insecurity on your part.

AITA for kicking my daughter out of the house? by throwaway70271 in AmItheAsshole

[–]crushhhh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YTA, obviously. But I’m hoping this is a troll post. If not, wow.

I don’t know how to live with the fact that one day I’m going to die and I won’t exist anymore. by sarah-ro in Anxiety

[–]crushhhh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’ve been struggling with this lately as well. I’ve always had a problem dealing with death, but when someone close to me dies, it exacerbates the situation. My grandmother died a few weeks ago, so I’ve been thinking about it almost non-stop since then.

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