I was finally diagnosed today. Hearing the words made me cry. Another life-long label. I couldn’t help but feel so broken and damaged. I just started thinking of how my life will go. “She has ocd” “my mom has ocd” “she acts like that because she has ocd” 😞 I just feel like anything negative people have said about me is because I’m mentally unstable and it makes me so self conscious

It’s okay! There are so many people diagnosed with something whether it be OCD, or bipolar or something. I know it’s hard I completely understand but don’t feel insecure, you’re not alone! Look at this like this, you’ve been diagnosed and now one step closer to healing because now you can get the correct therapy

You’re 100% right, this is the first step towards feeling better. Thank you

I felt the same way. I cried and told myself: "another thing". But today I'm thankful because since knowing I have moved towards healing. And even if somedays I struggle I believe that I'm a more compassionate and insightful person because of this. It's hard but imagine what you will learn and how much you will grow and believe me you most definitely will. Hang in there. You are not alone.

Thank you, very reassuring words