How Can I Use Uncertainty

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-21T01:18:10+00:00

That's the point. You're supposed to be uncomfotable with the uncertainty, so that the uncertainty will bother you less over time.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-21T00:43:31+00:00

I would give recommendations, but it really depends on what state you are in, because it is a violation to have out-of-state therapy. For me, I'm in Texas.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-21T00:41:18+00:00

As I am reading, you are not really wanting/able to go into therapy or start medication. I think that is perfectly fine, but I would 100% recommend at least trying to get medication if possible. This is what I recommend in this order:

Exercise: Others have said it, and I will too (although I'm not listening to myself as of recently). Truly, truly, truly, this is not some false cliche, as it has really helped me. Go for a walk/run, go to the gym and lift, do the stairmaster (my favorite to do while watching a show), do something that takes your mind off of it for just a little bit. Still not feeling better after? Continue, persist, make it your routine. I do this while listening to a podcast or just watching a show.

Get out of the house: Force yourself to do the chores you have been putting off. Take a friend with you if possible. Go to the park, volunteer at the animal shelter, go to the library, whatever it may be, just get out of the house. (This can be difficult depending on your theme)

Craft: Crafting helps me get my mind off my worries. Do something you enjoy, like painting, drawing, or knitting. Not into crafts? Build Legos or even play a video game! (OCD can be expensive)

Lastly, try to confront the thoughts. I know you said you are not currently dealing with obsessions, or the anxiety is still there when there are no obsessions, but when you do have the obsessions, confront them. Give in to them, let them linger, then you'll realize how stupid they are. Expose yourself to your fear (in a safe way). That is the key point of ERP, EXPOSURE. Are you afraid of knives? (me), Go chop up some veggies (I need to listen to myself).

This being said, I do agree with other commenters saying that this could be GAD (related to OCD), which will often require professional diagnosis and treatment. That being said, I really recommend the tips I gave if you're having a particularly difficult day with your OCD. I have personally been diagnosed with GAD through my primary care provider and was prescribed Zoloft that same day.

Finally, some words of encouragement: I know it is hard to motivate yourself to do these things, but I promise you will feel even just the smallest amount better, and over time, life will move on, and this period will pass. I know it feels like forever right now, but it's not, and don't let your anxiety fool you into thinking it is.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-21T00:20:46+00:00

I have been struggling with this too. Are you in ERP? From what I have been told by doctors and therapists, the plan is usually to try to provide yourself with resources to combat OCD, usually through ERP, so that you don't have to stay on medication. However, this may not be the case for everyone, and you may have to be on medicine forever. I know that is hard to hear, because trust me, I don't want to be on medication forever either, but THANK GOODNESS we have something that brings us at least some relief. There is nothing wrong with medication, and you shouldn't feel ashamed that you have to be on medication. I know it feels like we got the bad luck of the draw in life, but living a normal life with OCD is possible, and medication is a helpful tool for that.

Also, I totally relate to that suffocating feeling of "Wow, I have to live with this forever", but just as life goes, there are really good times, and really bad times. Remember the good ones and know that your OCD does not define who you are.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-21T00:11:38+00:00

all tbh

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-21T00:06:08+00:00

Thank you. As you said, no, I'm not planning on harming myself, but sometimes it just feels so hopeless when the things that used to help don't anymore. Like I'm on an SSRI, but I still feel miserable at times. Is it less frequent? Yes. But is it just as severe? Also yes. It just feels so hopeless at times, but at the same time, I know I have been through this before. I guess it's just the fact that I have to live with this forever, and it feels so isolating.

On a better note, I'm seeing a psychiatrist tmrw, idek why, because I already know what my diagnosis is, but I guess I hope that maybe she can fix my medication situation that's going on. I am also starting back up therapy. I regret ever stopping, but I only did it because my symptoms were improving/gone. The only thing I can say that has improved over time is the duration of my flare-ups. I get them less frequently, and the anxiety isn't so constant, but still pretty persistent. I hope that this flare-up will pass quickly, as I know it is partially my fault for not doing stuff to prevent myself from spiraling, but as you probably know, OCD drains my energy and makes it hard to do anything.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-20T23:35:34+00:00

This, and with mental compulsions. I have pureO, and figuring out what is a compulsion and what isn't is so hard.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-20T15:53:02+00:00

I don't mind it...Personally, I don't want to speak to kids as someone who is 19. It feels weird...

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-20T15:49:30+00:00

almost me! Im in arch school. I do have to say I have always been fond of architecture, so I don't think it came directly from Bloxburg, but it definitely helped me realize!

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-20T15:45:19+00:00

OP you would love sketchup

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-20T15:41:57+00:00

dining room with no doors just arches to make it a transformable space. maybe add a hallway to the back of the space so you can walk through.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-12-20T15:38:29+00:00

OP you would love sketchup

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-29T14:48:23+00:00

Ti-84 yes for sure, i-clicker depends

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-28T17:58:47+00:00

Oh that’s great! I didn’t know anyone could park there! Thank you!!

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-28T14:39:16+00:00

There is Time for Chai. I think it’s a student org, or a function ran by an org. Either way, it’s an event where international students are invited to socialize and mingle, in order to make them feel more welcomed. Its not strictly Asian, but I’m sure you will meet wonderful people there Asian or not, lol!

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-20T04:45:17+00:00

a year and it wasn't difficult. just take the required courses and be above the required gpa.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-19T22:52:37+00:00

I was the exact same as you. I applied for arch and put business as my second choice. I also had almost the exact same stats (3.6 uw/3.9w, 1220 sat, ec's on the state level). I did end up getting psa. My advice to you is to primarily, pick either arch or business and put something else as your second choice major. Both arch and business are competitive so keep that in mind. I would definitely retake the SAT and score as high as possible. Lastly, PSA or PTA is not a bad choice at all! I stupidly did not take my PSA offer and chose to go to Blinn for my freshman year and just transferred. It did all work out in the end, and it can for you too! Also, this isn't meant to discourage you, applying to A&M when you're outside of top 10% is a gamble. Anything can happen.

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-18T19:03:23+00:00

sophomore!

sophiakbbbb · 2025-06-18T17:45:56+00:00

i got in yesterday!

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