how do you guys get over the anxiety of what people with no ocd would think of the stuff/thoughts we did/think. that’s my biggest thing right now is being afraid people wouldn’t talk to me ever again if they knew my thoughts and compulsions i had done.
People who don’t understand could be taken aback, but ocd is more commonly understood know. People are realizing more people have ocd or something they don’t want to talk about than they think. You don’t owe everyone an explanation for how you feel/what you think. Maybe a parent or a significant other should know you struggle with this mental health condition, but it is just that. Personally, I eventually told my boyfriend what I had and that my anxiety could get really bad so that he wouldn’t give me reassurance. He knows me, my actions, who I am before knowing I have this condition, and he loves me anyway.
To be completely honest with you: A lot of people who don't have OCD have a very poor understanding of the disorder and most of them would probably judge us if they knew the actual symptoms we have. So, honestly, you should be careful who to tell about that. And you don't need to tell anyone about your OCD if you're not comfortable about them knowing. The best thing you can do is to get therapy with an OCD specialist who knows about the condition and doesn't judge you.
@Anonymous So true. A therapist & a loved one you trust. It’s becoming more known but on a day-to-day basis these symptoms may scare someone. But you’re here and we understand :) You’re okay and you’re not alone. You don’t have to explain yourself and you can live freely knowing that you are worthy.
I’ve had ocd for a while, but I really don’t know if I should tell my friends. I’m worried they’ll hate me or act different or ignore me. They are the nicest most understanding people I’ve ever known so why do I feel this way? I end up feeling horrible because I don’t totally trust them. OCD has been like a never ending circle and I just don’t want it to affect yet another part of my life.
One thing that I’ve noticed about my OCD is that it makes me feel very regretful and embarrassed at the end of every day. I reflect on every interaction and every conversation and any thought that I’ve had throughout the day. As a result, I feel more and more ashamed of the way that I act, even though it is probably normal for some of my age to act and see the things that I say. Earlier today I flirted with a guy and then as soon as it ended I had so much religious and moral guilt about it. Does anyone have any advice on how to not feel so ashamed after doing the typical activities that people in their 20s do? I feel like these thoughts are making me want to isolate from everyone else so that I’m not put in the position to do and say these things. I feel comfortable with myself when I don’t talk to anybody but I’m noticing that that can’t be normal . I don’t want to lose friendships and potential relationships out of fear that I’m going to say something wrong. I don’t know what to do.
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