- Username
- Mandy2814
- Date posted
- 1y ago
Parents with OCD
Has anyone else with kids during a spin out seeked reassurance from their children? I’m feeling alone on this one and extremely guilty about it.
- Username
- Anonymous1$Anonymous1$
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I’m not sure if my dad has ocd but he has asked me many times if he is a good dad. I’m not sure if this is similar but if it is I personally think of it as a good thing because you care what your children think of you.
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- BuffbuffBuffbuff
- Date posted
- 1y ago
I have a step child but she is like a real daughter to me. I seeked reassures from her but I don't think she knew it. And I always thought I would be bad for her with all my problems. She's a adult now and it turns out that I'm the one parent that didn't give her problems with life 😆. We talk about it openly and I think it helps her to accept herself as well. You don't have to be perfect to be a parent. And if it feels like too much you can always ask for help ❤️
- Username
- Mandy2814Mandy2814
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Buffbuff Thank you. I guess I should focus on how I’ve been a good parent instead. I just let the OCD monster take over my mind at bedtime ☺️
- Username
- BuffbuffBuffbuff
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@Mandy2814 It's so typical OCD to act like that! I think you can be a better parent with OCD because you show your children that its okay to have a mental illness and how to seek help. And also its easyer for you to see if your child doesn't feel well than it is for parents who never had a fight with OCD.
- Username
- TT2022TT2022
- Date posted
- 1y ago
You’re not alone, I’ve done this too.
- Username
- Mandy2814Mandy2814
- Date posted
- 1y ago
@TT2022 Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful day
- Username
- JenniesOCDBrainJenniesOCDBrain
- Date posted
- 1y ago
hey there, i can only imagine how tough it must be juggling OCD and parenting. you're definitely not alone in this struggle, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed. guilt is a heavy load, but remember you're doing your best. 💛 i've been in your shoes, and what really helped me was this free AI OCD therapy tool called "unstuck" (unstuckmyocd.com/try) that my OCD therapist recommended. it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support that's like having an OCD therapist on-call when things get rough. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have Qs or just want to talk more! <3
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