New member with OCD seeks support and healing in a forum.

Introduction

Hi Everyone, I am new to the group and was diagnosed with OCD in December 2021. I struggle with harm and relationship OCD. I have limited social/emotional support from my partner (this is a work in progress) and I am trying to do all I can to heal/recover, so I am posting here on the reccomendation of my NOCD therapist. Although I experienced rumination and obsessive thinking for years, intense anxiety and past trauma brought on intrusive thought symptoms several months ago. This is my first time talking openly in a forum like this about my OCD.

Harm OCD

Username: OCDtylerOCDtyler

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Hi! Thanks so much for sharing. I am glad to hear you are working with a NOCD therapist. My therapist (Teda Kokoneshi) is great. Doing ERP can be so difficult but my harm ocd has got a lot better. Wishing you the best of luck! Perhaps your therapist told you already, but NOCD does offer support groups. I have found them to be very helpful. https://www.treatmyocd.com/support-groups Also, the NOCD youtube page is great. Dr. Patrick McGrath does weekly Q&As and there are a lot of good videos on there. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ycJNahDdtGbANIhcbifQ

Username: KRB6KRB6

Date posted: 2y ago

Hi! I was also referred here by my therapist. I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder 7 years ago and in Fall 2021 I was diagnosed with OCD. I struggle with harm and suicidal OCD. I have these intrusive thoughts that I will hurt myself even though I don’t want to die. I use mental checking and rumination. I did a group therapy program in January that I really enjoyed though it wasn’t about OCD. So I am hoping to connect with people of this app.

Username: thejentthejent

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

I also have panic disorder. Hi.

Username: Minde Minde

User type: Staff

Date posted: 2y ago

Hi! Welcome! I am so glad you posted here. I hope you find the community to be supportive and encouraging!

Username: NOCD Advocate Jess, CPSSNOCD Advocat...

User type: NOCD Alumni

Date posted: 2y ago

Welcome to NOCD! It has been a big help to me and I am sure it will be just as helpful to you! I would also suggest joining some of the NOCD group sessions. In the APP you should see an ICON that says groups and you can go in there and sign up. Some of them are for these themes specifically and some of them help others understand OCD better and how to support those with OCD. That may be helpful for your partner. Good luck to you on your journey!

Username: Ken!

Date posted: 1y ago

Newly Diagnosed

Hi friends, I have recently been diagnosed with OCD these past few weeks. It all can feel really all encompassing and overwhelming. And almost like I’m completely at the bottom of the mountain and still realizing so many things I have dealt with were actually OCD. Does anyone have any advice or things they wish they knew in the beginning of starting treatment? I appreciate you all and the community. 🖤😊

Username: CRUD

Date posted: 45w ago

First post on here, a little nervous.

This is my first post here and I really enjoy this app, since downloading and just reading through it has helped me already. It really makes me feel like I am not alone, and I’m not a freak, and I have struggled with that specifically with OCD for a very long time. Today I had a spike in anxiety and I figured let’s try and utilize the app for its intended purpose. I’m struggling just a bit with doubting my relationship (just married in October) because of some lack of intimacy and feeling like I am not wanted all the time. Even tho we have talked it through multiple times I still find myself having the same thoughts on loop “am I still really in love with her” “did we jump too soon” “what if it isn’t right” when I know 100% that I am in love with her and I wouldn’t want anyone else my side ever and I look forward to growing old together with my best friend. My ocd has also taken a toll on us due to the fact that I go to her for reassurance with my intrusive thoughts, which is not fair to her at all. So here I am, trying this out to see if I can get some support and relief talking with people that struggle with OCD as well. Thanks for reading of you got this far ❤️

Username: Hoseaandgomer

Date posted: 32w ago

New Here

Hey y’all! I just joined this community. I am really excited to grow in overcoming OCD in my brain. I’ve had anxiety and phobias my entire life and have had OCD for about 1.5 years now. I have POCD, harm OCD, and general compulsive thoughts about doing things out of character. I have these mostly in social situations or even when I am alone thinking I might post something in a group chat. I don’t like traveling alone because I am afraid of what I might do. I am tired of feeling alone and I’ve been misdiagnosed several times which has made me feel helpless. But I know there is hope. I know there is a way forward and this has a name. 💪🏼🌞

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