- Date posted
- Yesterday
Learning about OCD is hard
I am just starting therapy (ERP soon) for my OCD. I keep learning new things about OCD and how it can present. I was diagnosed off-hand a long time ago but never believed in the diagnosis. I got a formal diagnosis through NOCD, and Iām choosing to jump in head first. However, Iām convinced my whole life is a lie. All of these thoughts and actions I thought were just part of who I am, are a lie. I donāt think Iāve ever known true freedom now. So much of my life has been doing things because I HAVE to. If I didnāt, I would be in distress or my life would fall apart. Iām trying to learn about OCD, but I canāt stop crying when I read a new article or watch a new video. I know it isnāt my fault. I had some health problems that literally required finding triggers and doing certain rituals so I could literally breathe. But it was so much more then and it is still so much more now. Iām super scared honestly. Iām afraid I wonāt be able to handle it, but I know it is just that doubtful voice trying to keep me comfortable.