Yes, some days can be slightly better than others in terms of severity of symptoms but I will be honest, I don't see how people can "conquer" OCD. Just thinking back over the years and how sneaky OCD can be and it is able to adapt to the things you value most at that specific point in your life. Does anyone else feel this incredible sense of "doom" or is this just me?

I’m with you there :/ it’s so hard

Quite commonly with OCD there is a comorbidity to depression. I struggle with this, it sounds like what you're describing here is the depression aspect. I don't have great advice on how to deal with that but it could be worth looking at depression too. I think in some cases the depression can need treating alongside or even before

Totally understand. I feel doom for last twenty years but yet I know people have recovered.

Honestly, for a long time I never thought I would ever be able to get better with everything. But now that I’m on the right meds and I have the right therapists, I’ve learned to bounce back so much faster. I used to be severely depressed and anxious all the time. But it’s gotten to where even the bad days just feel like a normal person’s bad day. Some days I just want to cry but I know that the next day will be better. I know it’s hard to see when you’re in that place but it is possible. But you have to treat everything, not just individual illnesses. So talking to a therapist or psychiatrist about the depression aspect could really help. I still struggle with my compulsions and that’s why I’m here, but getting better is possible if you keep at it. It takes a long time, but you can get there if you have the right support system.

I am with you, it’s very difficult. I hate this.

I’m with you. It’s beyond difficult & some days I just want to lay in bed and cry. Thinking about dying has been a comfort for me but I know that’s unhealthy and possibly a compulsion. Prayers to you all 💕