How do u get diagnosed with ocd? Do u like get diagnoed as a baby as something like autism,adhd or do u have to talk about it to get diagnosed?

Thank you so much this helped a lot! :)

Get a diagnosis. You’re not a doctor, you’re not a therapist. I understand it can be hard to find treatment but saying you have something that you might not have paints a picture in peoples’ minds of what OCD looks like that might not be accurate. This is only my opinion, but until there is a diagnosis I would say that you believe you have OCD or I’m pretty sure I have OCD.

@CFE Yea I think it’s very possible that you have ocd but I think it’s better for you to go about it like : “I think I might have ocd” or “I’m in the process of getting diagnosed with ocd”. It’s just better for yourself really

@J6 I’m not disagreeing, people have ocd before they get diagnosed.i said it’s better for yourself because there is a possibility that people think they have something and end up having another for example. Some disorders overlap symptoms and it can be a little tricky getting into all of that. I don’t think self diagnosing is inherently harmful, it’s just easier to say “I think I have so and so but I can’t get diagnosed” to other people so in case you eventually find out with a professional it was something else it’s easier to communicate to others afterwards. To avoid weird conversations just in case, it’s what I personally did. I think you misunderstood my point.

@J6 You do you.

@J6 I get that. I’m not trying to invalidate your experience but that’s your own situation, it makes sense to you. It’s not the ideal situation that should be advised to someone else. it’s probably better for the person who asked the question to go lightly about it, if they ever need to explain to someone it’s probably best to explain it as it is. If they want to explain it shortly: “ I very probably have ocd “. there we go. If they end up getting diagnosed it’s all good and if they end up having other disorder it’s all good too. Not something they would have to explain again.

@lucas.. Yeah I usually say, I think I have ocd not diagnoes

@hellooo19391 I think that’s good, just being honest about it. Hope you are able to talk with a professional soon to understand yourself

@lucas.. Yeah , I hope so !

@J6 I think getting diagnosed is extremely important for every person with ocd. not only to have sure about what you are feeling but to get the treatment you need. That being working with an ERP therapist or starting medication if needed. ocd is a disorder that requires treatment, even for people who have mild ocd. It’s important to keep that in check make sure it doesn’t progress.

@J6 The validation is not the main reason why I’m saying it’s important, it’s the treatment and the medication people might need for the disorder, which requires the diagnosis. you tried looking for OCD specialists in your area?

@J6 The confidentiality thing is usually similar for minors in a lot of places. If it’s absolutely necessary they would have to share but probably letting you know exactly what. Still sucks tho. Personally I was really scared of that too when I was going through some self harm issues but it turned out okay. I worked through it with my therapist and at the end the information was never shared. Communication is important but I know how scary it can be

@J6 very valid! i knew with 100% certainty i had it when i came across the right article i balled my eyes out and i was right! nothing wrong with selfdiagnosis if it gets you help and piece of mind!

have you had success with treatment?

@Gert0872 Yes! I am now in recovery. I have more good days than bad days and a lot less intrusive thoughts. The ones I do I have I feel better equipped to deal with.

@Lms526 That’s awesome I’m on the same boat as you :) it’s so good to see progress

@lucas.. It definitely is. I have farther than I ever thought possible

@J6 Yes, I’ve heard that too. By infants I meant babies, just to be clear.