My parents don't understand my Anxiety and OCD...?

Just try to understand that your parents 'simply' don't understand. All you can do is conform to their behaviors and hope that they'll understand someday. Don't get mad, but calmly explain your situation to them; hopefully they'll catch on 'sooner' than later.

It's a fact that if an individual does not have a similar disorder and has never learned about it, they don't understand it. I always thought people were being ridiculous because they were nervous (or their actions to whatever ailment they have). It's probably karma that I have to deal with it now.

Just hang in there; that's the only thing you can do. When someone has a mental disorder, it's there for life. You have to learn to manage it.

While there are ways to manage anxiety, meditation/hypnosis/finding the cause doesn't really work. Those techniques work more with anxiety-filled situations (like when someone's nervous about an occurrence); they don't work as well with disorders. I have tried many things through the years...

Medication worked for a couple months. However, my body became immune and the doctor suggested more quantities of bigger doses. No thank you!! I refuse to kill my organs! I have found that eliminating stimulants works: caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol, weed, etc. Exercise releases chemicals that help calm your nerves. A warm bath can help, and getting adequate sleep. I just try to avoid situations that can heighten my anxiety, but it's never completely gone. The longer you deal with it, the more you'll understand it for the ability of managing it.

This is so sad to hear. First off, you are an amazing mother and doing such a great job with this situation. I have been dealing with anxiety and depression since I was 12. I was put on medicines and put through therapy. The doctor had to try all the medicines I could possibly take until I told her around age 16 that she might as well give up. All the medicines did was make me feel more depressed and always tired. I really wish I could tell you how to make it all better but honestly that way I got over it all was putting positive thoughts in my head. I would always tell myself that I only get one chance to live my life and I'm going to make it a great life! I guess over time, I grew up and the depression faded. I found my outlet in photography. Maybe you can suggest a few creative hobbies to her and see if you can't help her find an outlet. I wish you the best of luck and keep staying strong. She is lucky to have a mother so caring.

U sound depressed and ur parents are used to you that way. Talk to a different person say a teacher, pastor or school counsellor. Take it upon urself to find help.