Hi I’m older than a lot of people on here I think,I’m a 55 year old mother of 3 grown up wonderful children, I want anyone who read’s this to know OCD is without a doubt a serious mental illness but on the right meds and with support it can be navigated,also a belief in a higher power really helps,I read some posts and my heart breaks for the amount of teenagers and young people suffering,it reminds me of my own teens,I’m in a spike at the moment but I’ve had long periods of wellness,I want to tell you recovery is possible and you are some of the strongest people on this planet never forget that 🙏💪🏻❤️

Hello and thank you for your support! I am 30 years old and maybe had Ocd since childhood. Recently I got married and gave birth to my son so Ocd really increased and hit me in many ways. Except from having Ocd thoughts about my role as a mother, I have horrible Rocd thoughts that my husband might betray me, leave me even if he loves and supports me in all the ways. I really don't know how to handle it anymore... there are days that feel like I am going crazy. I can't enjoy my life and my baby. I feel so horrible and guilty for living like that. In addition I don't want to take medication right now for personal reasons. Is there any advice you could give me? Thank you again for your time

It’s very hard I know,ERP seems to be the way to go,was no such treatment years ago unfortunately, I was always very I’ll after the kids were born, I started to really recover after being proscribed Prozac in the early 90s, I also joined a group called ‘grow’for support,I’ve been really quite well up until 3 years ago, I had almost forgotten what it’s like, I think the menopause and dealing with covid together brought it back with a bang,there is no ERP therapy I can access ,I’ve tried to do it myself but I don’t understand how to tbh,I’d love to do it properly and learn how to help myself recover again🙏

Nice to hear from someone else in my age group. I often wondered if I was in the minority here. I’m 58 mother of two grown up sons.

I'm 62. So I feel.ur pain. Are you on meds? I think I need them.

Sulli I agree about menopause. I got suddenly much much worse overnight after a nightmare. I’ve since started hrt which has helped but certainly not cured. Are you in the UK. I am and there doesn’t seem to be any emphasis on ERP here, o had CBT but didn’t find it very helpful really.

Thank you ❤️

I’ve never been on meds. Sometimes wonder if they may help.

I'm 45

Same Sulli, to chat to someone my age group and who understands is priceless. How does ocd mainly affect you? For me it centres around my wonderful husband, I guess a type of ROCD.

Thank you Sulli. Hugs to you too x