Hi, new here. I haven’t figured out exactly which subtypes I fall under, whether it’s one or multiple but how do you talk to family about ocd in general? I know my parents won’t understand and they’ll think I just lack willpower and self control. I don’t know if anyone actually has any advice but just thought I’d throw it out there.
I can relate to this, I found it very hard to tell my parents the specifics of my subtypes with OCD. Remember it is your decision to tell them as much or as little as you want. If you want them to understand more I would suggest they attend the support group for family’s to learn more about OCD and share some of the articles on the NOCD app to help inform them. Also if you are not ready to tell them that is okay as well, start by attending support groups and sharing with people who also have OCD and have similar experiences. You got this ❤️
@Priyanka Thank you, I’ll keep all that in mind ❤️
I find that explaining OCD to some one is easier if we just make it clear that we can’t except uncertainty in certain areas of our lives. It is just about doubt. Did I just hit someone with my car? Was there COVID on the door handle? Am I . . . ? We can say “No” to OCD. The only difference between you and is what triggers us. I know you can say “No” 👍
