- Username
- amierees
- Date posted
- 5y ago
It’s called “checking” and a lot of us on here have it. Do you arrange things just perfect or line things up “just right” and in order? You obsess about it not felling just right and the compulsive behavior is to switch it on and off until it feels “just right”. Obsessive/compulsive disorder. It’s a brain disorder and that’s ok. We’re all here to help!
Im so sorry to hear youve been struggling for so long. Congratulations for being courageous and coming on here and trying to do what you can to take care of your health. Your love and concern for your daughter can be a great motivation for you as you strive towards conquering your OCD symptoms. We all need a motivation. I used to experience that “just right” feeling with compulsions, but I dont so much anymore. It is possible for it to fade away! Id highly recommend looking for an OCD knowledgeable MFT, LCSW, PsyD, or psychiatrist (all therapists essentially) who is under your insurance plan and make an appointment with them! Self help can be powerful, but I think the biggest strives towards recovery will come with professional help. The therapist will also provide you with ways to approach teaching your daughter about OCD and why she shouldn’t mimic your actions, which is certainly a difficult thing to approach. I hope this helps and I hope you start to feel better soon!
Hey thanks ❤️ I’m terrified of seeking helping tho from a doctor or other medical professionals .i just have this horrid feeling they will mark me down as a “ mum that can’t cope “ I don’t have insurance plan so I guess a docter would be my only way
Youre welcome!! Telling your doctor or preferred medical provider that youre concerned you may have OCD and that its causing you alot of distress is the perfect place to start. You can ask them about treatment options that would be possible for you without insurance. And they certainly wont mark you down as a mom who cant cope!! OCD is a very well established and common mental concern that millions of people experience, and there is reliable and proven treatment that works! You just have to be brave enough to reach out and take that first step towards finally finding the peace and relief that you deserve. If seeing a doctor isnt possible for you, try looking up free OCD support groups near you. Perhaps there are some nearby!
No I don’t line things up as such .. it’s more in the way I do things ..it’s hard to explain.. but let’s say for instance I’m turning the light on .i have to touch the switch to the left .and some times I’ll do it with one finger .but then I go back ..I should of done it with two .. and so on .. or if I’m changing the bed .I’m forever changing what was the sheet should go .its hard to explain ?
Yes I have looked up support groups they appear to be in London the ? I’m an hour away or so from all the ones I have found
Hi my names Allison I am new here and I have been diagnosed with OCD through 6 questions in a online test, I got 5/6 and I am very much in fear, I just turned 14 and trying to reach people with similar problems So far the symptoms I've recodnized by myself are My OCD Symptoms Long showers Flickering lights or switches Creating unwanted balance in random objects Redoing everyday things at a specific value Counting for no reason Suicidal thoughts Feeling like you are a danger to the ones you love Repeating words unnecessarily at a certain value Easily getting mad Mentally hurt or torn down at most times I don't know if anyone here has anything in common with me but I hope someone can help me get through my experiences
Hello. I’m new to this app, and I just wanted to put my story out there so maybe someone can relate. I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 8. It always has changed throughout the years, but most recently it is kind of revolving around praying. I have never been super religious, but about 7 years ago I started a prayer that I started saying daily and if I messed up or said something wrong or “didn’t feel right” then I would have to start over. I feel like now, if I don’t do it, then something bad will happen and I just don’t feel right. I feel like since it’s been a daily ritual for almost a decade, I can’t not do it without getting anxious. I have lots of other obsessions and compulsions but this one is causing me the most distress. Can anyone else relate?
I'm new here... Honestly, I didn't know much about my OCD even though I've been living with it most of my life. I didn't know how complex it could be... I thought what I was experiencing was unique to me and no one else. Most people describe OCD different to mine but when I saw this ad.... I was like.... This is me. I struggle to accept this disorder and I just wish I could be normal... I'm afraid to touch everything and wash my hand constantly. I never tell anyone what goes on it my head because it's embarrassing and they won't understand. I don't know if this app will work but I at least have some relief knowing that I'm not the only one.
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