does anyone else have a fear that if you seek therapy you’re going to find out pupils don’t really have ocd. I know the only way to find out is to talk to a therapist but how do i do that when i’m so scared they’re gonna tell me i don’t have ocd and my intrusive thoughts really are just real.

I have my very first session today with a nocd and I'm so scared (in less than an hour). I'll let you know how it went

That’s very common.

I went into my 90 minute assessment, I was convinced my therapist was going to tell me I didn't meet the criteria for OCD. So I was thrown for a loop when I got diagnosed. Pretty much everyone with OCD doubts they have it.

you* not pupils lol

Hannah, Hi! My name is Tyler Devine and I am an advocate here at NOCD! Super cool to meet ya! Welcome to the both the coolest, strongest, and sometimes the scariest (depending on your anxiety levels) community that exists within mental health🙏 I have battled OCD (specifically themes that surround SO-OCD, sexual orientation ocd) for the past 5 years. OCD is a super unique side of mental health because all of the topics that our community struggle with are super hard to face let alone talk about to a friend, therapist or even to god in your prayers. I remember when I first gave my inner monster a name and faced him head on. It feels like just yesterday I was in your shoes, worried about what all this was. Im so proud as an advocate to say congratulations! You figured it out! The hardest part is over👏. Now, its time work💪🏼. Time to grow your knowledge of what you deal with, help others in this community, grow your faith, and get better every day here forward. OCD is a blessing and a curse. Some days will be tough. However, from my experience, smile on those days as tough as that may be because those are the days to get the upper hand on OCD. Be fearless. Help others. Never settle. Far from alone, Ty D