I use to be good at making friends but since my OCD and my mental health got bad I struggled with making friends I am know in OCD recovery and have been struggling making friends.
I haven't had any significant real life friends since I was 14. And even online people barely talk to me LOL
covid hit as soon as i was supposed to start college, and due to my contamination ocd i Never spoke to anyone without a mask on, didnt stay longer than necessary and just went home. i only made two friends when i was in my last year of college. recovery from ocd is so long and so hard but you will eventually find your footing. when i left college i went to a trade school and made way more friends. idk if ur in school now, but it will get easier. 🫂
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I’m so happy you’re in recovery. You’re taking good steps forward. Making friends has historically been hard for me — social anxiety, I’m introverted/shy, and my OCD (even before I knew it was OCD) made me doubt if they liked me. Try looking for community events - volunteer events, or things like board game nights, group hikes, etc. I also recommend the virtual support groups here-it’s nice to make virtual friends in the community.
I can’t make friends nor keep any
Yes this is very common for us, talk to your therapist.
People who went from a really bad time with OCD to a better time now. Is it really possible? What was your theme? Did you take medication?
I’m 19 and struggle with health anxiety, contamination, harm, and magical thinking OCD and would love to meet people with similar experiences and hardships because I have never had an opportunity for such a supportive community!
Did anyone experience SA as a child. I've come out and people have blocked me almost across the board. I know this isn't totally OCD but it kind of is because I have so much doubt on how to proceed. I have no evidence and I believe I'll fail so much. Can I get through the turmoil of this with OCD? I'm a friendless mess.
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