I wish people knew more about OCD and not just that it means we’re clean. When I found out about all the different symptoms it made me realize how little society knows about it. I mean to be fair the way movies portray it, it doesn’t really help. I hope one day people will be more compassionate toward people who have OCD. Is there something that surprised you when you first really looked into OCD? Mine was the religion part of OCD.
I actually have contamination ocd. And i think I've had other ocd types when i was little. I've had ocd my whole life. And i used to cover my sisters with lord buddha picturea when they were sleeping. Because i was sooo scared something bad might happen if i didn't do it.
@borahae I have contamination OCD too! I think I’ve had contamination my whole life but never noticed until I was a little older. The other symptoms I have now are fairly new. But I feel you, except I’d pray to God for my family and I like 20 times a day so that I know for sure we are all going to heaven. I hope all is well with you and your family!
@OCDinparadise I'm soo glad i finally have people who i can relate with. It makes me feel I'm not alone.Thank u for your kind reply. Hope we all can get through this together.✨️ Lots of love coming your way 💜💐✨️
@borahae Of course! I agree it’s really nice seeing people who relate to me and I don’t feel judged. We will get through this! Thank you! Send lots of love your way as well!
@OCDinparadise U have contamination ocd right. Do u suffer from skin irritaions as well due to excessive washing. My hands and feet start to like peel off. I've had skin irritaions for a loong time now. Sometimes it hurts even to walk. My feet nails are also in a bad situation because of this. I feel like my nails gonna fall off any minute. It hurts soo bad. BUT I STILL WASH ANYWAYS. Its sooo frustrating. And also my family doesn't know about my ocd. Of course they have noticed my weird behavior. My parents sometimes get mad and frustrated because of it. I mean.. I don't blame them. It would be hard for anyone to stand my weird behavior. My mom actually one time asked me to come with her to a therapist. But it was one of her friends. She's a family friend. And i didn't wanna go to her. I didn't want her to know abouy my condition. And also i saw sooo many ocd patients complaining how their therapists weren't that familiar with ocd and how it made their ocd worse. So i was scared the same thing would happen to me and my parents would think I'm not trying hard enough to get better. They don't actually understand.
@borahae I’m so sorry I didn’t see this till now!! Yes I do get skin irritation I’m able to control the irritation a lot better, it used to get pretty bad. Now when I do have like I guess a “break out” is what you’d call it, I rub a thick layer of Vaseline on and wear gloves and sleep with it. When I wake up it’s normally way better and not as irritated and dry. But I’m so sorry you have to go through that. It’s not fair to have to feel bad about something you can’t help. You’re behavior isn’t weird. I feel if we did have a choice, we probably would choose not to have to do what we do. I mean I don’t really enjoy doing what I do, I just feel that I have to. My family for awhile never understood why I would do the things I do and why I would do certain routines. I would have to hide in my room and do them because I didn’t want to deal with them nagging me about it or questioning me. They would tell me it’s to help me, but really it made me feel annoyed. I just wanted to clean in peace. But yeah it’s honestly scary going to therapists, but I hope one day you find one that makes you feel comfortable. You deserve to be heard and understood. Make sure to also take time to praise yourself for even the smallest steps. Any step matters if it means you’re going in the right direction.
@OCDinparadise No need to say sorry sweetie . Thank u sooooooooooooooo much for your kind beautiful reply. I really appreciate the strenth and kindness u have to motivate others when u are going through the same thing. One day we all will get through this together . 💫 Sending lots of hugs your way sister . Again thank u for the comfort u have given me all these days love u. Stay safe💜️💜️💐💫
@borahae Of course! It’s no problem at all. I really appreciate how kind you’ve been to me as well. But yes you’re correct we will get through this. Much love and I hope you stay safe as well!
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@user9998880 That is absolutely amazing to hear that you’re feeling better and doing what you want. I hope everything works out with your schooling. But wow I’m surprised they didn’t talk about that in your psych class, interesting. I really wish they would cause then maybe people wouldn’t feel so in the dark about it. Yes I agree we got this!
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@anonymous1146 I agree, I feel like the lack of awareness makes me feel more ashamed and guilty even though it’s not my fault. I never asked for this and the thoughts that come with it. But one day we will find relief and maybe one day people will be more understanding of OCD. Instead of only believing the stereotypes. You’re not alone. One thing I like about OCD is how unoriginal our thoughts and experiences are. We’ve got this! If we were happy before, we can be happy again!
@OCDinparadise Yessss. I agree with u 💜💐✨️
Hi, I’m new to this app and newly diagnosed. Question for you all, What things did you normalize and do without a second thought that when diagnosed, you realized was actually your OCD? Mine was how concerned with germs I am. I hold my breath when I open a door so the rush of wind doesn’t infect my lungs from whatever is in the room. I thought everyone was really careful and concerned like me. But Ive learned it’s not normal the lengths I go to. What was yours?
OCD is so much more than just being 'neat' or 'organized'—it’s relentless, exhausting, and often deeply misunderstood. The intrusive thoughts, the compulsions, the anxiety—it can feel like a never-ending cycle that others just don’t seem to get. Many of us have had experiences where even therapists didn’t fully grasp the depth of our struggles. I myself faced difficulty being misdiagnosed and my talk therapist not understanding the full extent of what I was going through until I found NOCD. So many prior therapists wrote off my symptoms as general anxiety, not realizing it was actually OCD all along. If you could sit down with a therapist who truly wanted to understand, what do you wish they knew about OCD?
OCD isn’t just about compulsions—it’s a mental battle that can be completely exhausting. The anxiety, doubt, and pressure to "get it right" can feel unbearable, especially when others don’t understand what’s happening beneath the surface. What’s the hardest part about living with OCD that others don’t see?
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