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Not really sure if this is the right place for me. I've always had a hard time dealing with my urges to do things at certain times or having things just right. There were definitely signs in my childhood that have carried on to my adult life. Some people say it's OCD some say it's not. I like to have things done by certain times of the day and if they aren't I get severe anxiety and can be a little crabby until it gets done. I do try to get out of my "routine" but I'm not always successful. I feel like a prisoner to myself sometimes. If that makes any sense. This app doesn't accept my insurance so I won't be able to do the video calls but it would be awesome to find someone to talk to. And if anyone could tell me if that sounds like OCD to you. I have to have a shower before I eat dinner. I eat dinner at a set time everyday. I will not allow dishes to sit in the sink, as soon as they hit the sink I have to wash them. Everything has to he put back in it's place by the end of the night or I will not sleep. I hate sleeping because it takes me forever to fall asleep with my anxiety but I go to bed at the same time every night and my urges won't allow me to go any earlier unless I literally fall asleep sitting up.

Username: Johnny69Johnny69

Date posted: 44w ago

Hey. Sorry you have to deal with this. I got OCD about morals, but I can say your experience definitely sounds like OCD. My brother used to do similar things like waiting at our door until a certain time after school so this really sounds just like that. I used to do stuff like checking documents Id written many times because I worry I wrote a swear word or something by accident. The way I stopped doing that was simply to stop checking and accept that I cant be certain I didnt and accepting that risk. I would try accepting the anxiety even though it feels horrible. Ive not really commented much or made any posts myself so Im not sure if youre meant to give advice. But I feel that would be what would help me.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 44w ago

I really appreciate the advice. I will try it. Thank you 😊

Username: Skyline 🕊️ Skyline 🕊️

Date posted: 44w ago

I personally don’t have the perfectionism subtype but it sounds like it could be OCD. Ocd severity varies from person to person which may have caused others to be misinformed in saying it’s not ocd. An OCD therapist would be able to diagnose you with OCD. I recommend you do your research, and try to find a therapist who specializes in OCD outside of here if you need to. You deserve the ability to live your life in peace ❤️‍🩹 Also if you do want to try someone on here they do offer payment plans. So reach out and see if it’s in your budget. I hope it gets better for you.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 44w ago

Thank you 😊

Username: BrownBunEBrownBunE

Date posted: 44w ago

A friend of mine has been helpful for those w/o insurance. He's not a licensed therapist but still is very knowledgeable. https://www.traininghealthyminds.com/

Username: koreanvelvet

Date posted: 6y ago

First post, new here. I’ve always thought that I have OCD since I was in 7th grade. I am 22 now and actively trying to take steps to treat it myself because I don’t have money for therapy and my parents don’t believe I have it. I think I suffer from Magical Thinking. A (stupid but true) example would be how I collect phone cases. I buy really cute ones and then I put one on and the whole day no one texts me so I take it off because I think it’s the case doing it and it gives me anxiety so I switch back to this main one that when I use it I get texts and it makes my anxiety go away. I do this with a lot of my things so for years I just haven’t been able to wear or use certain things or even take a different way home for fear that abc or d might or might not happen. It’s very debilitating to feel like I can’t change anything about myself or my life because it gives me anxiety thinking that if I change this or that then I might die, or I might not have a good night, or so and so won’t text me, etc. Sorry if this doesn’t make sense, I’ve never told anyone about it just something that consistently eats away ate my brain and has been forever. Any advice or comments would be appreciated.

Username: Anonymous

Date posted: 4y ago

Hi, I’m new to this app and I’m not sure if it’ll help me, but I’ll try anything to get better. For anyone who wants to read, here’s my story: I think I began having OCD when I was young, after my parents divorced and I went through being abused by the parent I was living with, while also going through bullying at school. I went through a trauma, and that’s when it set in. I’m now 21, and within the past 2 years I’ve got my first car, first real job, moved out on my own, and had a baby. So a lot of major life changes. This has thrown the OCD into a state that’s just unmanageable. I can’t fold laundry because it’s impossible to get it perfect, so it stays in the dryer. I can’t clean up anything without having absolute silence and taking hours. It’s hard to shower, having to OCD anything I touch. It’s hard to make dinner, it’s hard to wash dishes. Everything is hard anymore. I tried medication, but it just gave me severe headaches and dizziness, which only agitated my OCD more. I just want hope that this is something that can indeed be treated. It only keeps getting worse with age and it’s extremely hard to live a normal life like this. If anyone has similar stories feel free to share, I will definitely read them.

Username: Chicken07

Date posted: 1y ago

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hello, I’m a young adult with extreme ocd that I’ve been struggling with since I was little it’s to the point where things like walking eating writing or driving has become almost an impossible task. how do some of you try to differ your ocd thoughts? even when I try to ignore them I’ll have panic attacks until I go back and do whatever my brain is telling me. I feel helpless my doctor has told me I have the worst case of ocd she’s ever seen and she “doesn’t know what to do with me” I’m just starting to feel hopeless

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