Realizing no one really understands ocd…

Has anyone kinda just stopped telling people they have OCD, because no one just gets it? Like u describe the pain and the suffering it had caused you or still caused u and they just brush over it or use some dumb example of how they can relate. Like no, what I go thru is far more painful and unimaginable than u think, and I wish they could just understand…. Because in order to understand me & my life story (even tho my ocd has improved dramatically) u still have to be able to sympathize with this big part of me. And it sucks cuz I never found anyone who could. Like literally anyone who takes it seriously, and that hurts.

Username: citrusy_citrusy_

Date posted: 2y ago

yeah, i think it’s because ocd is so over simplified and media rep is just really bad :((. it’s really hard for people who don’t have it to grasp *why* it sucks, because it’s not just like normal anxiety where you can do things to make it go away. ocd is irrational, ocd is persistent, and it’s a very specific experience unfortunatley. ive found that explaining *why* ocd doesn’t respond to normal anxiety-solving methods, the ocd cycle, and more relatable things like relationship ocd/pure o/contamination ocd with metaphors is helpful.

Username: Jasmine11Jasmine11

Date posted: 2y ago

I feel so dumb to keep telling my sister becuase subconsciously I feel like it just sounds like a one off

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 2y ago

@Jasmine11 Yeah. I’m 21 and I since I can remember it’s been really difficult to make friends bcuz in order to understand me u have to understand my story, and ocd is was a big part of that

Username: MSR72MSR72

Date posted: 2y ago

Most people are self absorbed and can't empathize. They view other people as objects and don't particularly care if those people experience pain. Some of them even find it funny to wind others up. So yeah, stop telling people. It's like why some people get tattoos an expect others to be interested in the story.

Username: EmilyCruceEmilyCruce

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

I’m so sorry your feeling the others can’t understand your OCD. It can be really difficult, I have also dealt with that feeling - you are not alone. I always still tell my OCD “story” to people because you never know who will be able to relate. I’ve found many friends who actually have OCD too! I would’ve never know if I had never said anything. We don’t need everyone to understand us but we can give them the opportunity to!

Username: Mai

Date posted: 6y ago

I told my close friends about my OCD a few months ago and they were really supportive at first however there is this one girl who is really horrible about it. She tells me regularly that I should ‘just stop’ and that if she had OCD, she would just find a way to turn it off which makes it seem as though I am making my problems up! As well as this, she will often laugh at me for doing my compulsions even though I have explained to her on numerous occasions what they are and why I need to do them. Does anyone have any ideas about how to explain to her why I am like this? I feel like I have tried everything! Any advice would be greatly appreciated ☺️

Username: anonymous07

Date posted: 5y ago

*me preparing to share with loved ones or friends about my mental illness* *taking a deep breath and being brave* me: “So... I wanted to share something deep with you. I have recently been struggling with OCD.” them: “OH MY GOD ME TOO!!!! I hAtE iT wHeN tHiNgS aRe NoT cLeAn!!!!!!!!!”

"Pure" OCD

Username: Mike

Date posted: 3y ago

Has anyone else had trouble telling people about their OCD? I would like to help break the stigma about mental health and be a part of the change. But it is such an exhausting thing to even think about. Not only would it be difficult to tell people (even people I trust), but it would be even more difficult to have to explain to people what OCD really is (not just the stereotypes they have seen on TV). On top of that I keep thinking how do I even begin to explain the subtypes that I have experienced? I suppose I don't have to, but it helps to give some real depth for them to sink their teeth into; to really understand the difference between OCPD and OCD. I keep thinking if I can get through ERP (which I have recently done), then I can certainly share my disorder with others (well I cant be 100% certain...see what I did there?). I know I don't have to tell others about my OCD and I respect people who want to keep it private. I have for years. I just think that I would like to be confident, own it, and help others who are still figuring out about their own mental health struggles. I know many of my family and friends will be surprised to hear that I have OCD. So if you have any suggestions or anecdotes you would be willing to share that would be great. Thanks!

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