Why did I have to end up having OCD?

Oftentimes, those of us who are in the throes of struggling with our OCD will say to ourselves, "Why did I have to end up with OCD, why me?". I get it, I've said that to myself many times in the past too, especially when I was really struggling with my OCD! What if instead we say to ourselves, "Why not me?". OCD does not make up our entire identity, it is simply a part of who we are. There are a lot of amazing qualities that we have as individuals that maybe we would not have if we did not have OCD too. For example, I believe I am a very empathetic individual because of my OCD. So remember, you are you because OCD is a part of who you are, but not your whole identity. Who are you exactly?

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NotSoNewb82

Date posted: 2y

Now that my OCD is well managed I actually enjoy it. There are amazing qualities I have that are a part of OCD.

nayab_123

Date posted: 2y

@Newb82 I love that you said you enjoy it happy for you 😊

Anonymous

User type: Staff

Date posted: 2y

You're so right, we do have some amazing qualities that come from our OCD! I'm glad to hear that you're managing your OCD well, that's such an accomplishment!

NotSoNewb82

Date posted: 2y

@Allison Çolak I’ve put so much into self improvement to stop the thoughts that I’m very productive now. Meds stopped the thoughts in the end but I still had all these amazing new skills. Because of this I’m going to India to live off my new passive income. Good times.

Carly0022

Date posted: 2y

This! When I was going through my worst battle with OCD I’d always ask myself why I’d have to have it but now I can see that it’s definitely helped me in ways. I am extremely understanding and non judgemental now and that’s one of my best qualities!

Anonymous

User type: Staff

Date posted: 2y

Those are some amazing qualities to have, and are some qualities that I also possess because of my OCD and having been through some difficult battles with it as well. I'm glad you are seeing this about yourself too!

astronomitz

Date posted: 2y

I'm new to the OCD. This for me just started 7 months ago. I keep asking this and often wish I don't have it. I've been through a lot already in my past and this one added. So far, it has made me a funny person because of the vividness of the thoughts. I can come up with on the spot hilarious jokes that people laugh about.

Anonymous

User type: Staff

Date posted: 2y

I'm so sorry that you keep asking yourself this and wish you didn't have it. I often felt the same too when I was struggling with my OCD. You are not alone in this journey, and there is hope with the proper therapy. I am glad that you have been able to find one quality that may have come from OCD that you like, and I'm sure there is more there that make you an amazing individual.

lee72

Date posted: 2y

My son hasOCD. He’s 21 and also has autism. I’m not sure why but he has been having more episodes and they are so difficult on him. I feel helpless. What is the best thing to do to help someone when they are really in it and it just has total control. I mean he doesn’t eat, he throws up and shakes. If anyone has any information on how I can help him please share.

nayab_123

Date posted: 2y

@lee72 This was me last year January was very difficult I didn’t shower eat and my ocd made me throw up all the time. The best thing I did was pick up the phone and arranged a session with a therapist and told him the difficulties my ocd was giving me it too soon time and patience but by march last year my ocd was very much becoming manageable and was getting my life back. I would say the best help you can give him is arrange sessions with a therapist. My mum was very supportive just like you but sometimes you just need a professional I do hope he gets better. Feel free to ask me anything else if needed Thanks

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Date posted: 2y

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BigGyro09

Date posted: 2y

Same.

BigGyro09

Date posted: 2y

I often take my mind to the past just to escape the horrible present or just distract myself with games. I'm starting to think I had intrusive thoughts as a kid but it was nowhere as near as bad as. But everyone has intrusive thoughts from time to time. I don't know. All I know is that I want to see an OCD specialist

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