Friends not understanding

Some of my friends have noticed that things have got worse for me and have asked me what is wrong. I try to explain it in a way that shows how much I’m struggling but not so that they think I’m crazy but they just don’t get it. This would be fine but they think that they understand and they just don’t. One of my best friends asked if I was going to a psychiatrist and being tested for psychosis because I get annoyed when one of our friends chew loudly. What do I do it’s so frustrating.

Username: BwillbebetterBwillbebetter

Date posted: 29w ago

Yeah! this is so frustrating, I understand. My friends don't understand either and I don't judge them, I also didn't know much about OCD until I was diagnosed, but it's really annoying when we realize that they don't understand and can't see our side. It's a lonely journey.

Username: No longer In the twilight zoneNo longer In...

Date posted: 29w ago

That’s how I feel. Friends … family you try to explain it to them they don’t get it or they say something that makes you more anxious. And lonely 😔 and what your friend said seemed to be a little insensitive. No offense. I was thinking last night and I said to myself there is no point in talking about my ocd to people who don’t have it or aren’t familiar with it (and that’s not a lot of ppl) because it makes me feel worse

Username: quentin

Date posted: 5y ago

Has anyone ever told a friend they are struggling? I’m thinking about telling my friend but I don’t think he’ll understand

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Username: Lauren C

Date posted: 2y ago

Does anyone else deal with having friends who don’t really understand the severity of ocd. Like for example I can explain something I do because of ocd and they’ll be like oh omg same. And it’s like no not the same lol.

Username: Callmekeek

Date posted: 2y ago

How do I get my family to understand some of what I am going through and how the actions that they do could make it worse? I wish they weren’t so judgmental of the things I do. I truly feel like I can’t help it.

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