OCD on Yik Yak | Hi guys, I didn't know where else to turn. My loved one has OCD and it's gotten really intense recently. They also struggle with an eating disorder. Im struggling to find the balance between getting them food and not letting them succumb to ocd fears

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Hi guys, I didn't know where else to turn. My loved one has OCD and it's gotten really intense recently. They also struggle with an eating disorder. Im struggling to find the balance between getting them food and not letting them succumb to ocd fears

Anonymous 3d

Been there, and it’s incredibly difficult. I wish I’d had someone like you willing to help and make sure i get something to eat. Your concern for them is really sweet and although it’s a really really challenging position, i want you to know that what you’re doing is probably helping them more than you know. That being said, you need to be gentle with yourself and set boundaries because you can’t support someone if you’re struggling yourself. I know it feel impossible, and like you’re betrayi-

Anonymous 4d

they won't leave the house due to OCD which means no food and me getting everything keeps them from dealing with the root issue. I feel so stuck

Anonymous

OP 4d

plus it gets exhausting having to do everything for two people, tho honestly I'm more worried for them than myself

Anonymous

#1 3d

ing them by taking time and space for yourself but i am so dead serious when i say neglecting yourself for someone else can be genuinely traumatic. Like actually. The main things are make sure you’re not feeding into a reassurance cycle (if they can only do something if they ask you to reassure them first, that’s a compulsion and not healthy) it sucks, but you do have to be somewhat detached when they’re in a panic mode because part of improving ocd symptoms is being able to come out of the p-

Anonymous

#1 3d

panic on your own. It’s hard with the ed to know what’s best, but encourage them to work things out for themself when they can. If they’re not getting professional help, obviously encourage them to do so but ik with ed’s especially reaching out is incredibly difficult. Best of luck to you and them!