Any sufferers for over 10+ years?

Not to minimize anyone’s suffering, even a minute with an OCD brain is torture. I just wonder if anyone has lived with this condition for so long. What’s your advice? If you’ve done all the things and you’re still stuck. I was a child when I was diagnosed but even now that I’m a lot older I still feel like a scared, insecure child. Afraid of doing everything wrong, not able to pursue my career or goals. And the world is much scarier with social media, information overload, and a general unforgiving nature. My growth and development has been stunted. And I’m embarrassed. And I just didn’t plan for this, I’ve tried to change jobs, lots of ERP, various prescriptions, TMS.. I’ve truly tried to build a life around my diagnosis. But I have nothing to show for it. People’s lives and careers are really starting to take off, but mine never did. I’ve worked so hard, but I was just trying to survive this whole time. I didn’t get to live and dream. And I don’t know how to change that, but I want to. Were you able to reclaim a sense of freedom? I’d appreciate words of wisdom and encouragement. To anyone reading this, don’t give up. I’m still here fighting and I want the same for you. ❤️

Username: NicaNica

Date posted: 1y ago

My mom noticed it when I was about 4 years old, which indicates severe OCD if it pops up THAT young. It took 6 years of intense therapy for multiple mental illnesses but now I’ve recovered and I’m considered subclinical. You can, at any point, turn your life around.

Username: bboop98bboop98

Date posted: 1y ago

My OCD has been with me since I was a child, I struggle on a daily basis with it still at 25.. mine plays mind games with me to the point of me getting super frustrated and wanting to give up. But I feel that as long as we don’t give up, there is still hope to overcome this annoying and so tiring thing called OCD..

Username: OCDisHellOCDisHell

Date posted: 1y ago

Mine started around 8 years old but possibly younger. I had my first 2 concussions by that age. The reason i mention the concussions is im not sure whether or not that had something to do with my OCD. I was officially diagnosed at age 12 and that was the first time I was prescribed Prozac. Interestingly enough there was one period of time, teenage years without medication, where my OCD was almost dormant. I don't have an answer to why though. Every life event, death of family member, divorce, job loss, pet dies, every time there is a life event that brings on stress my OCD flares up. Believe it or not I've never done therapy, ever, strictly medication. I can't function without Zoloft. I'm on 200mg which is the max recommended and it has done wonders for my OCD, lower dosages didn't work for me. My OCD becomes debilitating and all consuming if I lower my dosage so I live life medicated. Staying busy and self-care are huge in beating OCD. Idleness is OCD's best friend. Taking care of yourself is big for mental health, walking, lifting weights, etc. It boosts endorphins and makes you feel good. I also do sudoku puzzles to keep my mind occupied. I hope this helps. God bless

Username: OCDisHellOCDisHell

Date posted: 1y ago

Oh and the biggest advice I can give is reduce your stress. My OCD just flared recently because of stress at school and work. I immediately started cutting out the stress, dropped a class, asked other team members to kind of even out the workload so I wasn't overwhelmed. Our lives move way too quick and we're all striving to achieve something great but that typically comes at a cost and sometimes that's our own health. Sometimes the costs outweigh the rewards and you start to realize that there are other things more important in life. God bless

Username: JoyasJoyas

Date posted: 1y ago

Im one of the ppl who suffer 14 years, and im still fighting OCD, i pass through all the types, now i have POCD, I recommend for everyone to do meditation and self encouragement, to don’t care about the bad things in ur life and to appreciate what u have, to be grateful and to avoid what it makes u unhappy, to live in a positive environment with positive energy and ppl, courage to us, i considered it as an exam in life we learn through it ourselves and the ppl surrounding us, be patient 🙌🏻 i still have hope to recover one day till the end of my life.

Username: 6827368273

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

14 years for me

Username: OCDisHellOCDisHell

Date posted: 1y ago

31 years for me

Username: AW

Date posted: 4y ago

I have been suffering from OCD for many years. I am on numerous medications through my psychiatrist and have been in therapy for over a year. I don’t feel like things have necessarily gotten better. While ERP has been a big part of my therapy, it has become harder to trust in the process. Has anyone experienced treatment-resistant OCD? I take responsibility for not being as dedicated to ERP as I was when I started, but I am so frustrated with my lack of progress. Any feedback would be appreciated!

Username: 68273

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Anyone here recovered from severe OCD with NOCD? I’ve had it for thirteen years and just feel like my ocd will never get better because I’ve had it for so long and it’s so severe right now

Username: Anonymous99

Date posted: 2y ago

OCD is relentless

Ive posted on this app a few times this week, and I don’t like being a negative person, I just feel like I need to vent to people who get it. I’ve had ocd since I was a child, and I’ve been doing ERP for like 6 months and I’m still STRUGGLING. The spirals are horrible and I just worry I don’t have the strength to recover like a lot of other people have. Has anyone else felt like this and gotten through it? One of my motivations is to come out the other side and being able to post my success story here to hopefully inspire others. Curious to hear your success stories if you’re comfortable sharing.

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