I only fairly recently was diagnosed with ocd but before then assumed I had it (I have only been diagnosed with dysthymia). I’ve been dealing with ocd for over 10 years undiagnosed and it’s really been a struggle at some points to keep my head above water. when I mentioned the possibility of having ocd the first time I went to a psychiatrist. He told me that I didn’t have it and not to worry. This only made me feel worse. Recently being diagnosed as having ocd has lifted a weight off my shoulders and I really want to work hard on getting it under control. I just wanted to know if anyone experienced something similar and how you dealt with it and if there’s any advice you could give me.

acurti29

Date posted: 5y

I relate! I kept being told i was just experiencing anxious and depressive symptoms, but i knew it wasnt the same! OCD sucks ass but it was so relieving to actually hear a professional validate the fact that i was experiencing something more specific. Now as ive been taking medications and treatments specifically for OCD, I have a much better attitude regarding therapy and professional intervention. It felt pretty useless earlier, and now it really pushes me and challenges me (but in a good way of course, thanks ERP)

OCD.Angel.

Date posted: 5y

I’m still looking into proper treatment I found that by being told I didn’t have ocd and then being told I do sometimes puts me in this weird limbo where I then start to doubt if i do in fact have ocd, but I’m glad I have a doctor taking me seriously now as it was super distressing before

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