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Lots of help and useful tips for various mental health issues. It never hurts to look!

How am I to deal with people who take my OCD and anxiety lightly? I've explained to my friends many a time that I just CAN NOT touch the bottoms of shoes. Yet, sometimes, they'll slap a big dusty footprint onto my leg or back. Then they think it's funny or that I'm overreacting when I have to run to a bathroom. Whatever advice you give, please don't say "It sounds like they aren't really your friends" because they are, they just don't /get it/.

Oh they are your real friends I don’t doubt that. My friends will never fully understand what I am going. Even my parents who deal with what I’m going through and have seen the upset and pain I’ve gone through on a day to day basis will never fully understand. Unless they have gone through mental health issues they are not going to. You can keep teaching them what it’s like to be in your position but that all you can do really. Three years down the line my friends will still say to me “Why can’t you just, you know, leave the house? It’s not a big deal.” It is infuriating because people today don’t take mental health issues seriously, people need to be better educated. You just have to make sure that your friends are well informed and if they have any question about it you will be able to answer them. Also talking to people who go through similar things (like me) can help because you have someone to vent your frustration on. About the dusty footprint, you really need to tell them that you are very uncomfortable with it. They will most likely forget because they are young and things like that don’t phase them, they won’t even think about what they’re doing. Just keep reminding them. Remember, I am here if you need me xx

I have emetophobia and anxiety... it's so hard. Today is very scary for me. I went for a walk I felt so lonely and wouldn't have cared if a car hit me. I have to do an exam in a few hours... I don't know how but I have to push on. Not many people know about Emetophobia so I'm happy this blog includes it. Thank you.

I am here for you. My Emetophobia was really bad during my high school exams. My dad literally dragged me school. He would drive me their and wait outside until my exam had finished. I would be in tears, shaking, it was horrible. It sounds really harsh but he knew nothing would happen to me and nothing will happen to you. I am so glad he did it now because considering I wasn’t in for about 6 months of my final year I actually passed. It will be worth it once it’s overand you’ll have a huge weight off your shoulders. You also won’t have to fuss around trying to reschedule it. Deep breaths and think positively, you WILL pass! Good luck and if you need me I’m always here xx

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