Hi guys I just downloaded this app like 10 minutes ago and this is my first post. I’m a 20 year old college student and I think I have really severe OCD. When I tell you I doubt EVERYTHING, it’s true. Everything I say is filtered like 10 times in my head before I say it, and then after I say it I immediately go over what I said to make sure I said it perfectly. Also, I do things over and over again until they are perfect. Like yesterday I recorded a birthday video for my friend and I think I started over like 50 times. Not an exaggeration. I also have some bad family problems. My older sister (24 y/o) has borderline personality disorder and my whole life she’s been violent and aggressive to me and my parents. Its taken a huge toll on all of us and now I literally cannot talk to any of my family anymore. Part of this is probably trauma, but its partly also having “rules” that I can’t talk to them. Its weird. I feel like there is not a soul who understands my suffering and I go to a rich private college where I feel like people are especially “normal”, and I kinda wanna drop out. Is there anyone in a similar position? I’d love someone to talk to <3

I cannot relate to your exact experience per say, but just know you are certainly not alone. Everybody ive run into on this app is cool and understanding and knows what youre going through in some way shape or form. Welcome:)

Hey, I’m also a 20 year old college student and ocd is especially hard in ur later years of uni. Just know that u made the right choice downloading this app and it’s good u recognize this as something that needs to be treated. You’ll definitely get the help u need but even if u don’t get a therapist right away like the prev reply said everyone on here is super nice :)

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Hey I was all diagnosed with OCD in college. My sister also was abusive and had psychological issues. Trauma can totally affect our anxiety levels and OCD. You aren’t alone, I wish I could give you a hug. Remember to advocate for yourself and be honest with your psychologists about what you are experiencing

Thank you!!!

It also happens to me i doubt myself so much that I always seek assurance from someone whether I said the right thing....talking to someone with a recording I re record so many times until I feel like now that is the right recording .giving someone money will also have to take it pictures so that when the thought of doubting comes will just say the money I gave to that person was enough there is the pic in the phone ..its so tiring