flyana
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- 19w
Sometimes I feel too old for OCD
Anyone else over 30 and dealing with thoughts that feel debilitating? I know I’m not alone, but I’m curious who else is with me.
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flyana flyana
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- 19w
@Anonymousdude Ugh I’m so sorry it’s been heightened lately for you. I think it’s awesome that we’re all on this app trying to get better, though, and be the fullest version of ourselves we can be. Thank you for sharing!
rj235rj235
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- 19w
I’m pushing 30 and I strongly suspect my aunt has ocd and she’s in her 60’s so you’re definitely not too old. Plus I don’t think the disorder cares how old you are, it’ll hound you regardless!
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@rj235 Thank you for this! I do think it’s relentless no matter what, and I guess I feel like I should “be better” at a certain point. But we’re only human no matter what age
KinuKinu
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- 19w
My mom is around 55 and i doubt she also has ocd but ot diagnosed yet
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@Kinu Yeah tbh I think my mom does, too, but maybe something a little different. She’s usually the one telling me to grow up when I’m spiraling, but it’s probably a projection of how she feels about her own inner turmoil. Thank you for this response!
KinuKinu
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- 19w
@flyana True, i also feel my ocd is genetic!
KCDKCD
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w
Mine came on strong last year right after I turned 37. I definitely had mild ish symptoms before that but I wasn’t diagnosed until this past fall.
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@KCD Thank you, it’s really helpful to hear this, and I totally relate. I’ve had symptoms all my life, but recently stress has brought it out in full force. Thankful we at least found out and can work on it now 🙏
Aimee MAimee M
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- 19w
You’re not alone. I’m in my 50s, and I have just been diagnosed. I think that I’ve had it all my life, but it has really come out in times of stress, including recent years
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@Louise M Thank you for the solidarity 🙏 I’m glad you were able to get a diagnosis and start taking steps to address it. My therapist told me going so long undiagnosed is extremely stressful, so I’m glad we’re both getting the help we need!
AnonymousAnonymous
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 19w
In my late 50s but wasn’t diagnosed until recently. Glad I’m doing something about it!
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@Anonymous I’m glad you’re here on the app with me! And I’m proud of us for doing something to better ourselves!
mauricethewombatmauricethewo...
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- 19w
Yeah I’m 33 and this shit makes me feel like a confused teenager lol
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@mauricethewombat Exactly! I feel the same! I strongly believe more adults feel like that than they let on.
FinallyAcceptedProbablyFinallyAccep...
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- 19w
About to turn 33, suffered silently since 17, just diagnosed in fall. I’ve missed 4 months of work since diagnoses. I definitely feel like I shouldn’t be falling apart like this. It doesn’t help that I’ve held it together for so long, only to just now be feeling like this.
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@FinallyAcceptedProbably I would bet that’s exactly why it’s so hard now. My therapist says being undiagnosed for so long can really take a toll on us. I hope this is the start of newfound peace for you :)
Joshpags93Joshpags93
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- 19w
Just turned 32 and struggle with OCD. It was bad in my teenage years and then it went dormant for many years. I had a terrible year last year and was hospitalized 3 times at a psych facility. Youre definitely not alone
flyana flyana
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- 19w
@Joshpags93 Wow, thank you for sharing. Sounds like you’ve had a really rough journey, but I’m glad you’re finding the help you need when you need. I hope this community helps you, too ❤️
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- 24w
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- 22w
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- 18w
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