Seeking support for overcoming OCD and anxiety in this new community.

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Hey y’all! I just joined this community. I am really excited to grow in overcoming OCD in my brain. I’ve had anxiety and phobias my entire life and have had OCD for about 1.5 years now. I have POCD, harm OCD, and general compulsive thoughts about doing things out of character. I have these mostly in social situations or even when I am alone thinking I might post something in a group chat. I don’t like traveling alone because I am afraid of what I might do. I am tired of feeling alone and I’ve been misdiagnosed several times which has made me feel helpless. But I know there is hope. I know there is a way forward and this has a name. 💪🏼🌞

Username: Inner PeaceInner Peace

Date posted: 32w ago

Hi, It sounds like you really struggle. I commend you for having hope through even feeling helpless. By no means are you alone. There are so many people who want to help you and you have more strength in you than you think. I too just joined the community. I find there is so much strength in numbers. It's nice to know that people struggle with OCD just like you. It is so tough to put yourself out there in such a vulnerable state. I'm sorry the misdiagnoses happened to you. That must have been so frustrating.

Username: BobbyIX32BobbyIX32

Date posted: 32w ago

hey there, welcome to the community! 🌞 it sounds like you've been through a lot, but your hope and determination to overcome OCD is truly inspiring. you're definitely not alone in this journey. i've been dealing with a different theme of ocd, so i totally get how tough it can be. one thing that's really helped me out is this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools." it was recommended by my local ocd support group and offers AI-personalized guidance and exercises right when you need them. also, the ocd reddit has been a great place for me to find support and hear others' stories. it's amazing how much sharing and connecting can help. 💪🏼

Username: PhillipFillip1PhillipFillip1

Date posted: 32w ago

i use unstuck and highly recommend u check it out too!!

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 14w ago

I know what you were going through. I have been dealing with this since I was 12 years old and turning 16 in September comes in ways but back then no one knew what OCD was or I didn’t know either and hopefully we can all be there for each other.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 14w ago

@Anonymous Oops 60

Username: quartzmoon

Date posted: 5y ago

Hello, I have just recently been diagnosed with Pure O OCD and found this app by chance. It’s so amazing to see that other people experience similar things that I do. Now that I know about Pure O, so many things make sense. Thinking back over my life, I never knew so much aligned with OCD. I just figured it was cause of my severe anxiety and depression. Anyways, I’m glad I found this community. :)

Username: thejent

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2y ago

Introduction

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.

Harm OCD

Username: Amazon16!

Date posted: 1y ago

First time seeking help

I’m 25 years old and have been struggling with OCD since I was 16. It started after mainly after I got into college. I would check things, have mental compulsions, and get severely stressed. I had a very traumatizing childhood but the OCD didn’t start until I got on my own in college. I have always been a good student but would do things such as retyping, rewriting, as well as questioning any work I’ve done. I also engage in compulsions such as cleaning things until they feel right, having things in a specific order, having rituals with checking, and intense fear if I don’t engage in compulsions past trauma will occur or something bad will happen. I’ve felt like I’m crazy and abnormal and I’m tired of feeling this way. I’m looking to hopefully engage with a great community as well as have a good therapy experience.

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