I love how in here everybody mentions their type of OCD( POCD,ROCD,HOCD etc),their feelings,dreams,phobias,thoughts etc in a pure native English and I guess most of you are from the US/Canada and I am from a shit whole and still live here, unfortunately,where most of the people have no idea about what OCD actually means. I remember something that can explain the idea of mental health worldwide, especially in undeveloped countries. On a Psychology course on a Nursing school college once our Professor asked what do we think about when we hear the world 'mental' and a guy yelled 'crazy person!' I really hope I will live in the future in a normal developed country because I really feel I don't belong here. And I got completely isolated,I only have my Mom and my pets. And I really need to get well and study so I can start working on my dreams. But it is so hard,I feel stuck and I feel no one could understand me.

I am from Romania,but I speak Spanish as well because my Dad used to work in Spain and I have spent a summer there when I was a kid. Also my brother lives there,my sister in law is Colombian and my nieces are half Colombian. Good to know there are people from other countries as well in here. Glad to meet you. Also,I hope you are feeling well ❤

Thanks, you too! It’s possible I swear to find help, I thought I’ll never find one therapist either, and here I am with my first appointment today! And another therapist in line in case this one doesn’t work! Find one, they at won’t there I swear!

Well Im from Costa Rica and we speak Spanish but I use English here because it is the only language I see people using. In my case, I feel like here it is also a little difficult to find someone who specializes in OCD, and I dont want to go to just any doctor because I fear they will tell me I just dont love my boyfriend anymore but I mean I have looking up for information and all and I can relate to most if not all of the obssessions and compulsions from rOCD,but yeah I find it a little difficult too

I understand what you talking, I live in Brazil and some types of themes is very taboo, you are considered a monster, like POCD for example, wich I suffer for, that actually almost nobody here know this variation of OCD and that keeps me alway from getting help from psychologist or even closest friends

Newstage , exactly. That's what I am talking about. I am almost in the same situation. I don't have a specific type,but it is hard to get help because there aren't OCD specialists in here and mental health is a topic people don't know much about. It is a very sad reality but at least I know now that I am not alone. Lately I considered myself a weirdo because of this but I found this application and I am very happy because of this. I really help you are doing well and recovering. Be blessed ❤

Wellll, i come from Ecuador, I always speak Spanish because of that. I only communicate here in English Because I just find it easier. And people here at empathy form the USA

Oh, that's amazing,I am glad things are getting well for you. ❤ I also found two therapists,I want to start therapy and as you said,if the first doesn't work,then try the second, it's just I am really in a bad state and very isolated, it's like a challenge for me to do things,but I will,I really will. And can I ask,how you choose the therapist? You have a specific type of therapist you search for? And can I ask where you live now? Still in Ecuador?

Yep. I live in ecuador. I started googling, asking my parents, and I also started emailing them and I eventually found one! I am on my way to my first appointment actually

Im from Spain actually, you are not alone

Brooklyn 33, it feels good not being alone. ❤ From which region of Spain are you? Also,I hope you are feeling well and things are getting better for you.

Im from Madrid, the capital ^^ It has been the hardest 7 months of my life but... Im improving a lot ♡ is a time to forgive yourself more than ever

I was In Madrid last month haha. That’s crazyyy

Wow, we also have a lot of therapists here who can treat hocd ♡ of you need anything

Brooklyn33 , I understand and I am glad you are improving a lot. Some 'OCD moments' of mine were really tough too. I can't say I am much better now,but I am struggling, trying to cope. I wish you to be well ❤

idont241 ,I am very happy for you. ❤

xMariax , I understand. Yes,same here,I have never even heard of OCD specialists practicing here. When I have started researching and I found out there are OCD clinics in the US I was shocked. I hope you are doing well ❤ I understand the struggle. I suffer from Affective Disorder , which manifests on myself as anxiety and OCD. I don't know if I am a specific type,I do have unwanted intrusive thoughts,but rarely. But I have rituals, doing things in a certain way, putting stuff in a certain order, checking etc it is very tiring,but I refuse giving up.