How to explain to a friend what you’re going through without giving too much detail? Sometimes I want to open up and not keep all of my suffering inside. Although I haven’t decided if I want to just yet, any ideas of how to say it in a way that will make me feel comfortable might change my mind. Also, do you think friends should know what you’re going through? Thanks x

I personally don't think there is a should or shouldn't involved in whether friends are tell or not. It depend on the relationship between you and your friend. Do you trust them? Have you had emotionally vulnerable conversations with them before? Have they been supportive in situations before? I would bring up the general topic of mental health and ocd and see how they relate to it. If they seemed negative about people with ocd, I wouldn't feel safe opening up. I struggle with hocd and porn addiction. I haven't opened up to friends about it. But I do open up to people in group therapy and 12 step fellowship

One of my closest friends (more like family ) knows, she supports me and is someone to talk to when I need it. If that is what u need go for it... just my opinion

Thanks guys, although I mean HOW should you say it? Not so much do

Share as much as you feel comfortable sharing. It doesn't have to be all in one go. I don't have a picture of your specific challenges, but generally I would make sure you have enough privacy and are in an environment where you feel comfortable and safe. I would open the conversation by saying something like 'there's something I really need your help with'. As they care about you and will see it is something important to you, they will hopefully be primed for what comes next. People love to help, we respect honesty even when its difficult to hear. Some people might even be honoured or flattered that you've entrusted them by opening up.

All just my opinion and how I would approach it. I don't think there's a right or wrong way to do. Although I would try to let go of desire for a particular outcome. We dont know how people will respond or react and we can't control how they do

How I told my bf was- if I seem down and out of it it’s because of blah blah blah

And I might need your help to keep going but if that’s not a weight you want to carry I get it I just thought that I could talk to you because I trust you and you are a big part of my kife