Anyone’s ocd preventing them from working?

This is so so hard and my heart breaks for anyone in this situation. OCD is one of the top 10 most debilitating illnesses in the world. Unfortunately far too many cannot afford to not work and focus solely on their mental health- I wish they could. I wish you could. Is there a way you can get treatment and maybe do a reduced schedule or ask for some time off? I know it may not be likely, but even adding support groups or some treatment while working can be very helpful. Does your work offer short-term disability? These are some areas I would check into. I just want you to know that it can get better and there is hope. As hard as this is right now, please know that it can be so much better. Hang in there. Check out, support groups.

Yup. I’m a stay at home now I really need to start working. But ocd takes up most of my time, I’m waisting time on these thoughts

I wish I could stay at home but I’m single and have a mortgage to pay :( work is stressing me out even more because I’m so focused on my intrusive thoughts I’m so scared that I’ll type them out and then my life will be ruined

Yess

I stopped working in May because I knew something was wrong. I was diagnosed in July or so. I still haven't tried to go back to work. Taking my time is the best decision I've made. I've learned so much about myself and the way I think through MBSR class (highly recommend). I'm fortunate to have a family that supports me and savings to carry me for a few months longer. It's stressful to watch the money dwindle. But I think if I rushed back to work I'd be setting myself up for another breakdown.