Do I really have OCD, or am I just seeking pity from others?

Imposters Syndrome?

So I'm not sure if it's just me, but I've been diagnosed with OCD for a couple years, and I've had symptoms since as far as I can remember, but I still feel like maybe it's all in my head and I'm just imagining all the compulsions? I sometimes feel like maybe all the struggling from compulsions is just me trying to sub-conciously manipulate other people to do things for me out of pity. I don't like the pity, and I want to be able to easily do things for myself, so I know it makes no sense, but sometimes I just can't talk myself out of it. Any thoughts or recommendations?

Username: LissyDollLissyDoll

Date posted: 37w ago

I very much relate to worrying about if I’m sub consciously manipulating people to do things for me out of pity. Have you done ERP? The more I do ERP- the more confident I am- the more I’m able to talk myself out of the “inability to do easy things”- it is SO HARD but SO rewarding. I also recommend self compassion.

Username: LoriGarner12LoriGarner12

Date posted: 37w ago

hey, i totally get where you're coming from. feeling like your struggles might not be "real" or doubting the validity of your own experiences is a common part of ocd for many of us. it's tough, but you're definitely not alone in this. 🌟 i'm actually dealing with a different ocd theme myself, so i might not have all the answers specific to your situation. however, i found some resources that really helped me out. there's this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools" that my local ocd support group recommended. it's pretty neat because it offers ai-personalized guidance and exercises right when you need them. also, the ocd reddit has been a solid place for me to read about other people's experiences and feel less isolated. might be worth checking out. hang in there! 💪

Username: A23A23

Date posted: 37w ago

I think this is the OCD itself but obv seek an OCD therapist's opinion

Username: A23A23

Date posted: 37w ago

It's common i believe for OCDers to doubt their OCD

Username: LissyDollLissyDoll

Date posted: 37w ago

I recommend this app: it motivates me to do the things that I feel I “should” be able to easily do myself, but can’t get myself to do. I would spend so much time procrastinating and getting nothing done, but this app turns the things I don’t want to do into a game where you get rewarded for doing them. It’s been a huge help to me. Tap link to add me to your Tree Town or add my friend code M7AEZH97DA. https://app.befinch.com/share/XKR2

Username: Just_Some_PersonJust_Some_Pe...

Date posted: 36w ago

I used to use Finch, but ended up stressing and getting depressed when I couldn't get the monthly pets that they added because I felt bad for them- I did like the app though, and honestly forgot about it since it's been a year or two, so I'm gonna give it another shot. Thanks for the reminder that it exists!

Username: feethebee

Date posted: 3y ago

my biggest fear is what if i don't actually have ocd and get exposed as a fraud. im afraid i might have been living a lie the whole time. i keep thinking that im not as ill as others here. i feel like i don't deserve attention, it's like im unconsciously invalidating myself all the time and j can't help but think that im an impostor in disguise. that im just doing this for attention. that i just want to be mentally ill to feel like i fit in somewhere. when i show a new ocd symptom im afraid that oh im probably just copying something that i saw off this app here because i want to feel like i truly do have ocd. i know i most likely have it but im so stuck in this loop of doubt. my ocd isn't as severe as it was in the beginning so that makes me feel even more invalid and i have developed impostor syndrome over the years.

"Pure" OCD

Username: sawyertaylor

Date posted: 1y ago

ROCD imposter syndrome

Lately I have been feeling like I may not have OCD, maybe I’m just crazy and manipulative. I have been diagnosed with OCD for years now and tend to struggled a lot with relationships. My therapist has told me that my behaviors in relationships are caused by ROCD but sometimes I just feel like I’m a bad person. I am finally with a very nice person after an abusive relationship and I thought some of those symptoms may go away because this person is different but they’ve only gotten worse. I am so easily triggered and convince myself that my partner doesn’t like me and can’t handle me. I end up trying to break up almost weekly. Things will be good and then one small trigger blows everything up and i feel like I’m dying and can’t control myself. I don’t know if i’ll ever be able to be in a relationship

Username: Anonymous_co...

Date posted: 27w ago

Anyone else?

Does anyone else feel like they’ve really just convinced themselves they have OCD just to feel better about the thoughts and feelings they have? Sometimes I feel like a liar or a fraud. I’m undiagnosed and sometimes I feel like an imposter on this app. I worry that I’ve just convinced myself of having OCD as an excuse for my thoughts and feelings, so I can feel better.

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