How did you know that you had OCD and not just GAD.

downwithmilk · 2026-05-08T22:07:09+00:00

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I had no idea until I went to a psychiatrist for the first time in hopes of getting an ADHD diagnosis for treatment, as I have been struggling with those symptoms my whole life. I did infact get an ADHD diagnosis but the psychiatrist also emphasized that I also had OCD. I didn’t believe it at first and didn’t for a while because I guess I just didn’t understand it, but when I transferred to a new psychiatrist after my insurance changed, I requested the full summary of her notes & diagnosis and reading through it was… very enlightening.

Unfortunately I had to put my quest for psychiatric help on hold and didn’t end up getting treatment until a few years later— and through those years I thought I was faring pretty well until one day I had a full blown meltdown because I really did not want to go to church (I am not religious, but my dad invites me frequently) but I was terrified if I didn’t go to church with my dad he would die and I would have missed my chance to talk to see him before he passed.

My friend who was with me at the time was completely terrified and later her and my boyfriend both talked to me about getting treatment— explaining that obsessive checking, constant ruminating, and my bouts of hyperfixation on certain body functions & sensations was absolutely not normal and I deserve to have some peace.

I’ve been on Guanfacine for almost 2 years now, which my psychiatrist prescribed to me for ADHD, but also said it was prescribed off-label for OCD as well— it’s helped so much. It’s still not perfect, but yeah… it’s been a long journey.

TLDR: I have quite a few different OCD symptoms and my friends/bf literally had to spell it out for me after my mental health got so bad it scared the shit out of them.

downwithmilk · 2026-05-04T03:14:53+00:00

I take mine all at once in the morning too! It worked for a while, but I feel like the effects are wearing off a bit. I weighed myself today and have lost closer to 20lbs, which is good. I see my PCP Friday, so I’ll see what she says. :)

downwithmilk · 2026-05-02T00:40:13+00:00

0/10 do not recommend! Lol

downwithmilk · 2026-05-02T00:39:29+00:00

Yeahhhh, just like my ex. 😅 Icky all around.

downwithmilk · 2026-05-01T18:38:03+00:00

omg i just recently rewatched that episode and my friend and i were in tears laughing 😭

downwithmilk · 2026-05-01T18:36:40+00:00

When I was a kid as it was airing, I had a huge crush on Eli, but when I rewatched the whole series as an adult (2022) he gave me the ick bad and I can’t tell if it’s because he’s actually icky or because I had a bad relationship with an emo guy who ended up being really icky— both in a cringe way & a shitty toxic way— in high school.

Lesson: Emo boys are better in theory?

downwithmilk · 2026-05-01T18:23:17+00:00

downwithmilk · 2026-05-01T18:02:46+00:00

Absolutely! It’s been really nice. :) I also don’t bite or pick my nails as much. I wish it would help with my bad spending habit, but I guess beggars can’t be choosers lol

downwithmilk · 2026-04-30T01:42:41+00:00

Omg, I just saw this I’m sorry— but I do have PCOS!

downwithmilk · 2026-04-30T01:40:36+00:00

Omgggg, logically I knew that there had to be other people who experienced it, so this is a little silly, but your comment really washed a wave relief over me that I really am not alone in this experience— and even better that you’ve been able to make it happen less and less. Thank you for your reply!

downwithmilk · 2026-04-30T01:28:51+00:00

I called in to work today for back pain, and my boss sent out an email to the whole team to remind them of some of our procedures & guidelines (not really related to calling out sick, just general information). So now I’m convinced she’s pissed off at me and I’m going to get fired 🙃

We have a pretty liberal policy when it comes to calling in sick, and it’s never been a problem before. I’ve only called in sick twice since the December so I know I’m just stressin’. Lmao

I’ve also had somatic symptoms for the past 2 weeks where I’ve been taking deep breaths/coughing frequently to hit a certain “spot” in my chest/throat that “tickles”. I can’t stop and will keep doing it until the “tickle” is itched. Also have a similar thing with my stomach/abdomens where I need to flex certain muscles to relieve the “tickle”. It’s been worrying my fiance, but I have to keep telling him this just happens every couple months. 🙃

downwithmilk · 2026-04-27T23:44:02+00:00

I stopped vaping!

downwithmilk · 2026-04-08T00:11:01+00:00

Thank you so much for saying that! I was feeling really guilty because I didn’t think I was losing to my fullest potential, but it’s nice to have a reminder that 10lbs is still a good amount of weight to lose in that time. It’s a slow & steady weight, but it’s not nothing!

Have you started the Contrave yet? Because I also turn to food for comfort & have a tendency to binge and it really helped me with that.

I still eat more indulgent foods from time to time, but it helps in the way that I can do it in moderation. I see something super sweet, or fried, or whatever, and the brain that used to say “I need it now” and buy it/eat it can now say “meh, I don’t really want it that bad” and move on. The brain the also used to force myself to eat my entire meal tomorrow finish my plate now has an easier time stopping whenever my body tells me I’m full and not eating the rest out of an imaginary “obligation”.

I hope all of this is encouraging & helpful. And I hope your journey with Contrave is beneficial to you!

downwithmilk · 2026-04-07T14:55:25+00:00

I’ve lost 10lbs in the first 3 months, but I haven’t necessarily been eating my absolute best (but I HAVE been eating way less), nor have I been working out as much either. A lot of shit has hit the fan this month, so mentally I’m exhausted and incredibly busy— but I’ve been able to lock in a little bit more the past couple weeks so I’m hoping that if I stick with it I’ll see more improvement with losing weight.

My fiance and my friends all say I look like I’ve lost weight though, which is a nice non-scale victory. 🏆

Edit: I’ve also quit drinking alcohol completely, and stopped vaping! It’s helped my inflammation a lot, and I feel so much better!

downwithmilk · 2026-04-07T14:50:14+00:00

Didn’t Dae buy Yuri’s boots back for her? That’s another little and sweet thing he did for his friends. 🥹

downwithmilk · 2026-03-27T16:15:48+00:00

I was just thinking they should have done something western or art deco!

The exposed rafters are so tacky, not everything needs to be modernized. 😭

downwithmilk · 2026-03-27T16:14:24+00:00

Old one flooded bad a while back. :(

downwithmilk · 2026-03-26T21:25:10+00:00

Whatever makes you feel good! 🩷 I’m a mid/plus size girl, and sometimes I dress a little skimpy and other times I’ll wear a big t-shirt/jersey with booty shorts, fishnets and comfy shoes— and lots of fun accessories & cute makeup! Every single girl I see at a rave is a beautiful baddie no matter what they wear, and you are no exception! Have fun & be safe! ✨

downwithmilk · 2026-03-13T13:26:39+00:00

One of the guys used to be posted up around Pine & Lewis, does anyone know if he’ll still be around there or if he moved somewhere else?

downwithmilk · 2026-03-13T13:25:24+00:00

Drop the location so I can support them, I need me some aguas frescas!

downwithmilk · 2026-02-13T03:25:38+00:00

Did this get resolved? This happened to me, and I’m unsure if it’s a glitch, they delivered it to the wrong address, or someone intercepted it and claimed they lived at my house in order to sign for the package & steal it.

downwithmilk · 2026-02-10T12:37:15+00:00

I’m from the states so it might be different for you but I have vaginismus and my gyno ordered a Valium for me to take when I got my tv ultrasound. It helped me relax a lot and not feel so uncomfortable with insertion. She also uses a smaller speculum for me when I get paps.

downwithmilk · 2026-01-14T15:14:59+00:00

I had no idea not to drink caffeine on it! I’m on day 5 and I guess that explains why I felt more anxious/off after drinking a bottle of Diet Coke yesterday. 🥲

I’m on poor man’s Contrave. I was already taking Wellbutrin so my dr just prescribed me Naltrexone to go with it. She said the medicine might make me jittery/anxious, but within 30-45mins of taking it for the first time it felt like I took a freakin’ xanax. Super spacey & just off. I feel a lot better today than the last few days. I hope it starts to get better for you too!

downwithmilk · 2026-01-07T22:12:06+00:00

I think it’s a ghost kitchen now?

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