So today I said to my dad "it's not easy being me." And he, very nicely and conversationally, replied "it's not easy being anyone. Eveyone has problems." I replied: "I know, but I have the same problems as everyone else, AND my crazy problems." He seemed to get something he hasnt before, in the past 12 years I've been in recovery. But do you guys think I'm right? Everyone does have struggles, and they're not all the same. My mom has said to me in the past "if it weren't [OCD], it would be something else." Any thoughts on this? I guess I'm really asking if there is neurotypical privilege lol

Of course there is. The fact that you are able to access these resources is evidence in itself. It’s a cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason: it could always be a little worse. For someone, it likely is. It’s not much solace when you’re in the throes of panic and fear, but I’ve found it helpful in my more lucid moments to remember things I’m grateful for because those things motivate me to keep chugging along.

i’d say that yes, everyone has problems, but in my experience everyone with ocd has “the worst” problem, because its always each individuals personal nightmare. like, im not religious, so i dont have religious ocd, but if faith meant a lot to me, having religious ocd would be highly likely and it would frustrate me greatly. ive lived without ocd, and still had those kinds of struggles that a lot got through that also suck, but i’ll say that theres a difference between your ocd struggles and your other struggles. ocd is the one that hurts most in your heart. cause yeah, it hits you EXACTLY where it will hurt the most

That’s such a good way of putting it! I have normal problems and my crazy problems! Can I screen shot this and share it on my insta? I’ll tag you if you’re on Instagram!

Lol you can screenshot! Id rather leave my insta off it though lol

Ok :)

So well put! Love this!