Your OCD Experience in 3 Words

That's such a good description for it. I've sometimes wondered if I have schizophrenia because some obsessions can become full-on delusions and I get disconnected from reality with heavy, negative emotions like there are demons

@bjornkatt 100% agreed!!

@bjornkatt hey! i have the same intense fear of becoming schizophrenic/psychotic/delusional bc the content of my thoughts are irrational and unusual in nature, even paranoid, similar to those with schizophrenic delusions and it’s terrifying. i don’t wanna think like this but the intrusive thoughts are so vivid it’s hard to differentiate my thoughts vs reality. i also feel disconnected too, i experience derealization/depersonalization. it makes me feel like i’m at the brink of losing my grip on reality and i could “snap” any day now. it started off as a fear of being schizophrenic (bc my randomly developed it when i was young, so now i’m terrified that i’m bound to the same fate) and then i was afraid i would hallucinate (never have) and now i’m scared i’m going delusional lol.

@moonlightgoddesss SAME

@moonlightgoddesss Did you overcome this? And if so , how? I am completely consumed by this. Especially with really heavy DRDP. I’m hoping an increase in meds will help. This is the worst theme I’ve ever experienced

@moonlightgoddesss Omg I have this!!!

@Anonymous I agree, if you where need to talk we can

@alexisrae Omg how did u overcome this, it’s a hard theme x

@moonlightgoddesss I have the EXACT SAME THING

@moonlightgoddesss I have this same fear! It’s horrible 😞

@bjornkatt Nah schizophrenic people hear and see things that aren’t there

@Gryll the Onion Yup! I feel this so heavily

oooh good description for sure

@Dee C Felt that

This is such a hard disorder. Please know that there is hope and this can be so manageable. Keep going.

tiring...I can relate for sure

tormenting....that is a word I often use to describe it.

While OCD is a chronic condition, living in recovery is entirely possible. Individuals with OCD can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.💛

@JamesMY Right Damn like it’s like demons trying to attack you if you don’t attack first

@blazed LMAO

relateable🥺

traumatic, so many have said this, so true-https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/can-living-with-ocd-cause-trauma

Love this!!💛

@JuIes I love this too!

I hope you know that it won't always feel that way- even if OCD is considered chronic, so many people go on to live lives of recovery and towards their values. It won't always feel as hard as it does in the throws of OCD.

@NOCD Therapist - Stacy Q. Hey there I'm from Britain and just wondering if you have or know anyone across the pond?

@Stacy Quick Then why is it so hard today

@Lovely2000 - Because OCD is a very real mental health disorder and it takes time to learn the ways to manage it, but it can absolutely be done! I went many, many, years before I had the right treatment and truly began to see that it didn'y have to always be suffering and pain. You will get through this- keep fighting.💛

@ConzOCD - NOCD does have therapists that can see people in Britain :)

love the acceptance part- accptance that we may not feel certain enough

@Stacy Quick What does that mean when we don’t feel certain enough

@Stacy Quick Right! Now I no longer look for certainty but good enough ❤️

@Lovely2000 Hi, for me I can always feel “kind of” certain, but another doubt will always pop up. I’ve learned to be ok with “this is my best guess and I’m going to take it because I’m getting stuck”

@ceceliaviox Lmaooo

courage, such a good one.💛

Just YES. This exactly.

While OCD may be a lifelong condition, chronic in nature, it is important to emphasize that living in recovery is possible and can greatly improve the quality of life for those affected. With proper treatment and support, individuals with OCD can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. It is important to recognize that recovery from OCD does not mean the complete absence of symptoms. Rather, it means learning to manage and cope with the symptoms in a way that allows individuals to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. With the right treatment, support, and self-care, individuals with OCD can regain control over their lives and pursue their goals and aspirations. 💛

@golddustwoman22 Wow gaslighting. Yes I can relate! Feels like someone is tricking me into doing something constantly.

You can get to a place where you can live a life in recovery. I know it may not seem like it now, but truly there is so much hope!

@Anonymous Agreed

grief- that is a great description!!

I think many can relate to the loneliness, https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-feelings-of-isolation-caused-by-ocd

@Stacy Quick Thank you 🙏🏻I’ve actually been doing these for awhile and do not feel lonely anymore at all! Just a very very long time I was.

ruminating is such a hard one to get past for sure!

YES deceitful!!

Excellent

@HenryMP27 Wow so true with how the cycles can feel!

As in what?

@RMO2023 Compulsive Disorder of Obsession, alphabetical the way it should be

@Anonymous Lol! Nice!

@Anonymous Hahaha sometimes a little levity goes a long way. Shoutout to those with "just right" or "perfectionst" obsessions 🥰

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@NODA Agreed

@NODA Agree as well

Will end, don't isolate, it will get better

@Cmcintosh96 Disassociating that’s a good one