When/how did you realize you had OCD

For me it wasn't until things got really bad and unmanagable that I realized it was OCD. It's best to catch it early. So if you suspect you have it, try and get a diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible before it gets really bad.

I had intense intrusive thoughts- they were consistent and when I woke up they’d be there and when I fell asleep they’d also be there. I finally looked up “I think I’m ___ but I don’t wanna” and then ocd popped up. I legit cried tears of joy, then sadness- realizing I spent so long truly wanting to end my life. The internet saved my life as much as it harms me- so there’s that lol.

hey, i totally get how confusing and overwhelming it can feel when you're starting to piece things together about ocd, especially when the media's portrayal is so narrow. it's really brave of you to start exploring this and talking about it, even if it's just a bit right now. 🌟 so, i'm dealing with a different ocd theme myself, but i've found some resources super helpful. one thing that's been a game-changer for me is this app called "unstuck ocd therapy tools." it's got this ai-personalized guidance and exercises that you can use when you need it, which my local ocd support group recommended. also, the ocd stories podcast has been a great help for me to feel less alone and to understand the wide range of experiences people with ocd have. might be worth checking out. 🎧

Since it’s called the “Doubting Disorder”, it took me an official diagnosis from a psychiatrist for me to believe it & look into it. So glad I did!

It impacted me literally every day, and anything I did. I was in denial for awhile, but my relationship started to pay the price for it. I have a very kind partner who suggested I may have a deeper issue. The more I dug into it the more things made sense. I’m still REALLY new here- I also question if I have ocd because I don’t have an official diagnosis but- that’s due to my own personal issues and fear of getting a label for my habits. The more I learn the more the dots connect.

I actually just discovered I have ocd because I suspect my boyfriend who recently broke up with me has relationship ocd. I have been obsessively researching OCD / ruminating on figuring out the breakup. That made me think about how OCD applies to other areas of my life. Kinda ironic.