Megamonster
- Date posted
- 1y
OCD impacts job.
Anyone else ocd impacts job? I’m a teacher and my ocd impacts my ability to talk to parents and trust coworkers
AnonymousAnonymous
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 1y
I’m a teacher as well and recently suffered from harm theme. It attacked everything I cared about and I had to take time away from work because my mind was such a mess I couldn’t focus. So yes, ocd can impact your ability to perform normal job duties. I have gotten so much better since I got on the right medication and am back to work with minimal interference from ocd.
LeslieB3LeslieB3
- Date posted
- 1y
i totally get how tough it must be dealing with ocd while trying to navigate interactions at work, especially in a role as crucial as teaching. it sounds incredibly challenging to manage those feelings of doubt when talking to parents and trusting coworkers. you're not alone in this struggle. 💔 by the way, have you heard about this new ai-powered ocd therapy tool called 'unstuck'? when i was in a similar spot, feeling overwhelmed by my ocd at work, my nocd therapist recommended 'unstuck' to me (unstuckmyocd.com/try), and it was a game-changer. i think it'll be especially helpful for you because it offers personalized, step-by-step support for managing ocd, especially in high-stress environments like yours. it's like having an ocd therapist in your pocket, ready to help whenever you need it. i hate when people promote stuff, but i really think it can help you because it's changed my life. lmk if you have qs or just want to talk more! <3
MegamonsterMegamonster
- Date posted
- 1y
@LeslieB3 Ty I will check that app out
LeslieB3LeslieB3
- Date posted
- 1y
@Megamonster - You're welcome!
Related posts
bcampos59
- Date posted
- 23w
Work Related OCD triggers
I feel like my job triggers a lot of how im feeling. Im now a manager and the stress of it really causes my thoughts to convince me that I am worthless and all of the customers and my staff hate me
m1p3
- Date posted
- 22w
Social Implications of OCD
Has anyone experienced their reputation affected or misunderstood because of a societally taboo OCD theme? Others catching wind of your obsessions and misinterpreting it, assuming the worst? I’m intentionally keeping it vague because I don’t want my specific situation to get reassured, but it’s been a real tough pill to swallow knowing that people close to me (and anyone else they might talk to) think of me differently. I’m unwilling to share about my OCD because I feel pretty confident it will be taken as an excuse or denial, and feels compulsive and reassurance seeking. Let me know if anyone here has experienced anything like it, how they handled it, exposures you did.
Sam0506
- Date posted
- 16w
Should I share my ocd diagnosis with new employer?
I posted the other day about my subtype of staring ocd but I’m supposed to start a new job next week. I work in wellness/beauty and will be seeing people half naked. It doesn’t trigger me as I’m treating clients but only when I’m not supposed to be looking (like normal interactions). It happens when people wear very revealing clothes or are super curvy and my eye goes to that area. It also happens when people are adjusting themselves and my eye goes to their hands. It’s very embarrassing and I quit my last job because of this and I don’t want to make more people feel uncomfortable. It left me very depressed and hopeless. It’s such a frustrating type of ocd to deal with because it impacts me financially and socially. I just want to feel okay. Anyways, I’m writing this because I’m wondering if I should share with my new employer about this issue so I don’t weird anyone out or keep it to myself? I’m not sure what to do. I need money as I have a mortgage and two kids and would like to help my husband. I’m currently on Zoloft 50mg, have done therapy but this is such a hard type to treat as it’s not the cleaning type. I know I’m not supposed to ask for advice about what to do but I need to know so I can make a decision and not get cold feet.
Be a part of the largest OCD Community
Share your thoughts so the Community can respond