Existential OCD mostly gone
I just wanted to make this post to tell people to keep pushing because it does get better. About 6 months ago I had a severe ocd episode which completely disrupted my life and had to get my family involved. I have had episodes like this about religious and existential ocd dating back since I was 8-9 years old but this was by far the worst. It got so bad over the first couple weeks that I had to ask my dad for serious help. Over the span of a few more weeks It got to a point where I had basically lost my mind, having a non-stop cycle of panic attacks followed with a rush of temporary euphoria until the anxiety quickly came back. At this point I had to see a doctor with my dad and was put on several anti-depressants and Klonopin (a benzo) after several more weeks of pure hell. My reality felt like is was completely falling apart and I was entirely hopeless. Fast forward 6 months later I’m off all medications and am living my best life. Since Going off anti-depressants the intrusive thoughts have come back from time to time but I now know how to handle it and not let it control me. It was long journey of suffering as well as bad derealization post-episode, but now I finally feel like myself again. For those who are struggling, u can do it, and it does get better.