is it possible to be a stellar parent as a person with ocd? i want to raise a family someday but am afraid that ocd disables me too much.

I am a parent. I have 3 children. Ocd usually clings onto what you love the most, so, obviously my obsessions and fears revolve around my children, but I know I have been a good parent, you have to challenge your ocd daily, cause you can’t be stuck in your compulsions cause you have little people that depend on you, so in a way it has been helpful to me. You can try therapy before you start your family. But don’t be afraid, you can do this.

I unexpectedly became a father after being told my ex partner couldn’t conceive by drs.. next thing she was pregnant.. my daughters 2.5 yrs old now an I wouldn’t change it for the world.. yes I do get some horrible obsessions about what ifs maybes an could haves but I see my daughter smile everyday and every night before bed she tells me she loves me and I get a big kiss.. no matter how I’m feelin that turns me around every time, so to answer your question yeah you can be a parent, a damn good one too, but always remember noones perfect and there’s no book on parenting, everyone gets something wrong at some point.. but as long your child is happy and loved, there’s nothing more in the world you could ask for

same question here

Its what we’re all here for, to offload and support each other and it’s the happiness she brings me that makes the difference ?

Yes of course! But I have a secret to tell. You can actually defeat OCD. Go to the International OCD Foundation website and find a therapist in your area. You can defeat this monster so you can live in peace and take your freedom back :)

would love to hear the experiences of folks who have become parents. ?