Hi I’m new to talking about my ocd, since I never knew what I had, I always thought I was crazy till I found out was ocd was and started doing research. Im glad I am not alone. I’m looking in doing some therapy soon, I was just wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on how they try to work on their ocd on their day to day, I struggle with intrusive thoughts, compulsions and contamination.
Connecting with a therapist is a really good start, mine has given me insights on combating intrusive thoughts and learning response prevention has helped me a lot !! I struggle with contamination as well and avoidance is one of my most common compulsions, i try to sit with the uncertainty and anxiety as long as i can until the feeling fades. It takes determination and it sucks but so does ocd, so sitting with the uncomfortable feeling knowing you’re trying to get better is the better option 💜
Ocd is very broad. People have a million different obsessions and comulsions. They tend to fall into different categories like perfectionism, relationships, contamination, sexual taboo, etc. You have to determine what your obsessions are. What matters most to you in life. And then determine what physical or mental rituals/compulsions you perform to keep that obsession where you want it to be. Cleanliness may not even be what matters most to you. Its just the compulsive cleaning or avoidance is your way of dealing with emotional pain. Just be honest with a therapist about whatever is going on in your head and you will get better. But if youre not honest, you will get worse.
Hello, I'm new here. I wanna recover but I feel like I don't know how to do that properly on my own. I have been waiting for treatment for months now, I have received wrong treatment before (from a therapist that encouraged compulsions/reassurance, I developed my contamination OCD because she suggested I would do compulsions to cope with my germophobia actually). I want to connect with people who have recovered if possible, so they can guide me on the right way. I feel like I don't really know what I'm doing. I've tried ERP on my own but I don't know if I am doing it correctly as I do not see progress. I cut one thing out and another gets worse or a new thing pops up. Anyone experienced with this? Is it normal? Anyway thanks for reading and have a nice day!
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.
Hi Everyone, I am new to the group and was diagnosed with OCD in December 2021. I struggle with harm and relationship OCD. I have limited social/emotional support from my partner (this is a work in progress) and I am trying to do all I can to heal/recover, so I am posting here on the reccomendation of my NOCD therapist. Although I experienced rumination and obsessive thinking for years, intense anxiety and past trauma brought on intrusive thought symptoms several months ago. This is my first time talking openly in a forum like this about my OCD.
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