Hey guys, I’m new here and just joined. My OCD has been so paralyzing that I was actually scared to post something, but hopefully I can get a little support. On April 30th I had my first bout with hit and run OCD and since then my life has become so hard. I get drive anywhere without tracing my routes, checking the news, and seeking reassurance from loved ones. My OCD has now morphed into thinking that I’m going to go to jail for something, and the thoughts are so awful I’m not sleeping well, eating well, and affecting my work and relationships. Please any help or comforting words would be appreciated. OCD sucks, and I just want my life back.

Thank you guys so much for all your support!!! You have no idea how much it means to me ❤️ we can get thru this together!!

Welcome to this app! You will find that you are not alone in this battle with OCD. I experienced the hit and run OCD many years ago but it eventually faded away. Now I am dealing with contamination OCD. Everyone on here is very encouraging and supportive. One day we will celebrate a cure, but until then, we will do our best to make the most of our days. Hang in there. You have many new friends to help and encourage you.

Thank you so much for the encouragement! I don’t feel alone anymore, and I hope one day we can find a cure. Thank you again for making my day!

As you may be able to tell from my username, I struggle with hit and run OCD also. The good news is that obsessions are learned through fear conditioning and thus be can also be unlearned! This process of unlearning fear can feel so daunting, but remember, as OCDers our super power is that we are so strong —we face our nightmares every day! Who else can say that? We recover a little bit at a time, baby steps until we reach our goal. We’re here rooting for you!!

Welcome to the app. I also have Hit and Run OCD. Don’t beat yourself up for the thoughts. It’s OCD, NOT you.