Ugh so I had a bit of a melt down in public today. This girl that my OCD has labelled as “contaminated” came up to me out of nowhere and hugged me. I immediately imploded into this spiral of intrusive thoughts and must have appeared so rude because I just had to flee the whole situation. I hate it because the girl is one of my friends and she doesn’t deserve to be avoided like my mind makes me. Anyone do things like this? I hate having to avoid contact with other people. d a i s y

Yes I can relate. Does this girl know you have OCD? Unfortunately I have to avoid many friends and family due to this type of OCD.

It’s so frustrating, isn’t it? She doesn’t know I have OCD. I don’t know how to tell people that being around them sends me into a state of panic without it sounding really personal. I hate this stupid disorder, I can’t even give my family members a hug when I’m feeling awful. It’s torture. Hope you’re day’s been ok :) sorry to hear you have to deal with this too! We’ve always got each other. d a i s y

My husband has this type of OCD and he can not give hugs to his mother or father..he hugs only me because i am "not contaminated". It is really frustrating, but the mother and the father of him know about his problem and they understand now☺️ i think that if your family will know about your OCD they will try to help you. Why don't you try to give a hug your mother and then get a shower? Maybe that will help you?! Excuse me for the mistakes, i am not so good at english! I wish you good and peaceful days!

Hi Georgi! Sorry to hear about your husband, but thanks for the advice :) My family knows I have OCD, they’re really supportive. I’d definitely love to give my family members a hug! I might try what you mentioned about the shower :) Have an awesome day! d a i s y

Yeah contamination OCD is horrible and hard to explain to friends and family because it doesn’t make sense and doesn’t follow any logic. We just have to ride it out the best we can until this disorder can be treated. Stay strong and hang in there!

Thanks NoleGuy, you too! d a i s y