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I understand you. This is the only place where I can say everything without being judged, and people understand me. When I told some friends about my mental health, they simply shrugged and said people have ocd in different levels. When I told my friends I have been thinking a lot about switching schools (not my theme at all, it's just being a stressful experience), one of them said she's scared of these obsessions of mine. I felt ashamed, honestly. It's a very isolating illness, and at times it seems like no one understands. This app is truly a blessing, people here deserve all the best things in the world.
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Welcome! Unfortunately, I get what you mean. I turned to all of the friends that I trusted because I felt like I wanted more support, but in the end none of them really seemed to care or understand. One of the most difficult things I’ve had to accept through OCD is the fact that really no one but you knows what your specific OCD is like. Thankfully, I’m currently seeing a therapist, so it’s become a bit better since then. I know there are a few apps out there that offer free (or cheap) online therapy with professionals, so I would suggest looking at those if you are looking to avoid expensive therapy. :)
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Hugs. I know what that is like, but I want to say that you will find people who care. I mentioned to my colleagues at work that I was going through OCD. A lot of them were like *shrug*. But a couple of them keep inviting me to things ☺️. So I'd encourage you to keep trying to find friends. Also remember that while we OCD sufferers do suffer a lot, everyone has some kind of suffering going on with their lives and it's important to reach out to others as well.
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It's hard to explain stuff to people who haven't experienced it themselves, and sadly they can't empathize. It's a sad reality that OCD, like other mental illnesses, is stigmatized, and a lot of people don't have enough knowledge about it unless they are sufferers themselves. Luckily we now have apps and resources like these so we can meet others with similar experiences.
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Yes I agree with all. I just discovered this app a couple days ago by accident. It has helped so much. Even people that truly love me the most just have a hard time wrapping their head around it and understanding.
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So I've had OCD since I was a child. Like really young. The first intrusive thought I can remember was when I was 5. It just keeps getting worse and lately they've been making me physically ill or throwing me into extreme panic attacks again ( ones where I can't move my body ) the other night I thought God was trying to kill me because I was thinking about ending myself from OCD+ life issues but in reality I was just having a panic attack😭😭it affects me daily. It gets a little better with therapy but I don't see therapy coming into my life any time soon and I'm not even sure if I would want to go (for multiple reasons). To wrap this up if you have severe ocd can you tell me what it's like?? I don't want to label anything without proper research and hearing others perspectives. Thank you!! <3 (My profile says all of my subtypes if that helps any)
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Hi I kept seeing this app on repeat on TikTok over and over and I thought I give it a shot. I have never been diagnosed with OCD but I know that I have it. I’m a young adult and I found out the first time I had OCD was watching lelelons truth video? I was 14 at the time She had to resist sitting back down in a chair after her having sat down she started having a mental break down when she was told to resist. That’s when I knew. It started with myself going up and down a staircase twice buckling unbuckling my seat belt everytime I’m in the car ect I have always been super anti social but trying my best I can socialize but my mind wants to make it sexual with family and friends ughhhh I hate it because that’s not me when I graduated thoughts of hurting my loved ones corrupted my mind I broke down outside of church one time asking if this was really me or not i question if I’m a good enough friend or person in this world to begin with thinking everyone is judging me so so close how can I make this situation better did I do something wrong I struggle with depression as well not to bad but it’s there I come from a loving family but broken as well i believe in god and my OCD makes me go often he’s not real that stuff isn’t real no one is there to save you the list goes on. Anyway I struggle a lot and I really hope that this will help me because I feel extremely hopeless. Lucky for me I do have the ability to seek therapy and I am excited. The only person I ever tell my thoughts to is God no other human has heard so I’m really really hoping this helps me out if your reading this thank you it means a lot because this is my first time ever admitting all this it’s a lot to take in I know and I hope you are ok and that you have a great night and know that we got this
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Last year during April I started to experience groinal responses when I looked at kids. I was terrified of what it could mean and decided to attempt two weeks later. The very next day I had those responses I decided to attempt. I didn’t really have the courage to do so at that time but I started experiencing images about disturbing things done to kids and as days went by it got worse. April 16 was the last straw and I couldn’t take it anymore. I ended up in a mental hospital but before I ended up there I had searched up what I was experiencing. That’s when I started to understand that it was OCD. I felt relieved for a few moments until I felt the urge to get more information. I saw lots and lots of things and many comments saying that it wasn’t normal and that people who went through this were disgusting people who shouldn’t be allowed to roam free. That’s when my anxiety and fear became worse and I tried to get rid of it but nothing worked. I shook the entire time I was awake, I didn’t have motivation for anything anymore, I just felt so disgusting. In the end, I’m so glad I ended up in that mental hospital or else I wouldn’t be here with my friends and family. Thank you for reading my story, I’m so glad that I’m not alone
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