Frustrating

Hello, I think if you are struggling this bad you definitely need to contact a therapist/psychiatrist. Professional help is always going to be the best choice over speaking to anonymous strangers on a platform. I have also noticed how young the majority of posters are on this platform. I have seen multiple posts about being overcoming their OCD compulsions. It takes a lot of WORK. This is a terrible mental illness we suffer from so unless you put in the effort it is not going to end. I struggle with picking at my skin. It has been something I’ve done for over 10 years. I have good days and bad. Everyday is a battle. Some days I give in, some days I tell ocd to fuck off and no I’m not going to do that thing my brain THINKS it has to do. Maybe you could pick up a hobby that would keep your hands busy that way didn’t want to bite your nails? Or could you wear gloves to stop yourself (like when you’re at home)? I’m sorry you’re struggling.

There are older people on this app. I’m 38. OCD is no joke. I feel for you with your bfrb’s.

There's actually a NOCD support group specifically for people with BFRBs. It happens every Monday at 6pm est (5pm cst). Check it out and there might be some people in the age range you're looking for. The support groups can be found through this app.

I'm glad you're here! Thanks for posting. Feeling alone sucks. I spend time here to be in community. What an amazing place to have found. Kudos for saying that you need help. I hope you can get treatment on board. Have you had an OCD specialized therapist? I had to go through crisis to find this place and it was awful but asking for help is the best thing we can do for ourselves. ♥️ For what it's worth, I'm in my late thirties, and I have closer to pure O.

Why can’t I view comments? It shows that there are several replies under a post, but when I try to click on the bubble with the number of comments, it only lets me add another rather than see them.