Google says OCD can't be cured

It is a lifelong disorder in the fact that you will always have the “ocd mechanism” which predisposes you to overthinking and intrusive thoughts, however there have been many cases of longterm ocd sufferers who learn the correct skills to combat their ocd and live practically symptom free - so yes, sadly we’re probably gonna have to deal with this for the rest of our lives but that doesn’t mean that you’ll be suffering for the rest of your life! I remember listening to a podcast with a longterm ocd sufferer (I think it was Alegra Kastens) and she said that she doesn’t think she would even qualify for the ocd diagnosis anymore! So it’s not as bleak as you may think ☺️

I know this is alarming to read at first but don't let that statement put you off. It can't be cured in the same way smoking addiction can't be cured, or cancer can't be cured, or bad habits can't be "eliminated". You can however reduce symptoms to the point of non existence and then a lifestyle / mindset change can pretty much keep it that way. I've done it. Stuff came up where I wasn't able to maintain that lifestyle and mindest but I'm getting back to the point where I can. Remission for me is just as good as a cure can get. Ocd is not present at all when at that stage

It’s true but in order to get better you have to get help!

Unfortunately all mental health conditions don’t have a cure but that doesn’t mean you can’t live a happy life. You can get better to the point where you no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for OCD. I believe Nathan Peterson said that when you’re in recovery, it’s like a headache - you won’t always experience it but it’ll come up here and there throughout your life and you have to take care of yourself accordingly. With OCD, the symptoms will come up less often and you’ll be able to move past it quicker. It takes time but you can get there!

It is a managed disorder that most people can have a good quality long life with . When you think about it there are 100s of medical conditions that fall under this category, so no big deal. Just need the appropriate tools in your toolbox to effectively manage 😊.

because it's disorder, you can't stop thoughts. what you can is learn how react to them. that's basically "cure" for ocd and its possible because I see difference after few weeks

When I was diagnosed w OCD I was told that it can't be cured. I remember I was very depressed and terrified . The same thing happened when I was diagnosed w psoriasis. But it is totally possible to be in control of things, living with a incurable disease without even feeling its presence in your life. And I think that's real power!

No mental illness can be cured, but you CAN recover and live a fulfilling life. You are on the best app/place to get better.