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Being chronically sick and ocd has really gave me alot of insight of all the suffering in this world and yeah u are not alone,We dont come to this world we come out of it like waves from the ocean.
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You are very skilled in writing❤️
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I totally agree and you put this beautifully
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Could you elaborate on that?
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I totally understand, it really sucks that everyone doesn't know more about ocd. Because of this there is a stigma about ocd. Mental health is just as important as physical health, just always remember this. You deserve to get better. Ocd is very real. Don't listen to what anyone says otherwise. Having ocd does not mean one is crazy, weird, or not normal (then again normal doesn't exist unless its a setting on your dryer?) my advice to you is if anyone says anything negative to you, you can do one of two things: ignore them and keep on getting yourself to a better mental and physical place or educate them. Some people are quick to judge mental health, but this is because they are ignorant. Spreading awareness is an important thing. And yes we can totally be friends!
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Thank you I needed to read something like this today ?
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You are so welcome
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Hieye,I think I have ocd and it puts boundaries on my even day life,for certain coping methods I use always checking things..any advice
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Hello Emily! If these checking behaviours disrupt your everyday life there is a high chance you have ocd. These ”coping methods” are none other than the infamous Compulsions of ocd. Checking can seem like its there to help you, to make you feel better or safe. But unfortunately this is a lie ocd is telling you, because ultimately everytime you check you are fueling the irrational thoughts, emotions, and feelings. My advice to you is to seek a diagnosis if you haven't already. The best thing you can do for yourself is find an erp specialist. Although I can't treat you in the way a professional could I will always be here for support and comfort! All the best of luck to you xoxo
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@mimimattaliano Awwwww thank you for replying it has my my life/year.I completely understand and agree what you have commented/replied.I am just worried that if I seek/get a proper diagnose I will get bullied/mocked.Thank you so much.I really hope we can be friends/mates xxxx
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@mimimattaliano They do effect me dailey and add they make me fiel silly/stupid xxxx
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Also can I ask some advice.Ehen I’m doing. Stuff I feel a certain pressure to do it or something awful/terrible will happen.What should I do and how should I cope.My mates/friends don’t know that I have these things but I’m scared they will be embarrassed and lose their friendship with me xxxx
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This a common theme in ocd, and trust me if there's something I've learned it's that any friend that doesn't accept you, struggles and all, aren't real friends. My advice on coping is trying stop or taint the rituals (compulsions/checking behaviors). When a thought comes up that you need to check to prevent horrible things from happening, instead of checking say a risk statement ”today is the day I am not going to check and instead I will take the risk that something awful may or may not happen” the goal is to be ok with the uncertainty. If avoiding the ritual is too difficult try tainting it, how this is done is either not completing the ritual thoroughly or doing something small wrong and then saying your risk statement.
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Thank you! I'm struggling with false memory OCD xx
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I hope everyone is doing well today, and for those of you who are struggling my thoughts and prayers are with you. Just know your moment of peace is coming soon. I think it’s important that we post / come on here every now and again even when we are not in a moment of pure panic and fear. Remember that we are not our thoughts as hard as it is to understand. Remember that OCD makes it feel “real” and that OCD will always make us think the most inappropriate things and the most inappropriate times. Remember that all humans, have thoughts that come and go and as hard as it can be to understand you are not alone in your thoughts that feel so unique. For me I get a lot of anxiety from thoughts I used to have , which of course makes them return in full throttle. The more I push them away the more they come back. And those thought makes new connections to those things in my life I value. OCD is a pain but it’s important that as much as you hate it you learn to be compassionate and understanding that it’s there to “help” you no matter how bad it does it job sometimes. Stay strong everyone
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Hey people! Hope you all are doing well. I used to use this app back in time, when I was dealing with many subtypes of ocd, mainly related to my sexuality. But, today, I live a life free of of obsessions, at least in terms of my sexuality. I do think that I still have a way to go to get better in terms of mental health - yet I'm not ruining my life over silly thoughts. When I have time and energy, I will write about my experience and story. But, for now, please know that what you are going through at the moment is only temporary. You will feel good inside your skin one, hopefully very soon. If you need a company or a person to vent to, please let me know! I can listen. I emphatise with you all and send you love. best, caleb
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Trigger Warning: Suicide I’m 21(Female) just for reference Anyone else struggling with OCD so much to where you feel so isolated, confused, burnout, suffering & in astonishing emotional pain & agony. I promise yall aren’t alone in the feelings. I promise you there is someone going through similar, obviously our lives aren’t identical, but our struggles can be very similar. It’s even harder dealing with trauma, split parents, abusive parent(s), a sick parent at the same time as all of this. It feels like God or the universe just WANTS you to struggle. Like it’s punishment for something you did as a kid or teenager. I’m dealing with all this exactly. Sometimes I just want support. So I hope this message can be support for someone struggling too & hope it helps them be able to breathe a little easier & gives them strength to go on another day. I just would like to mention if you have access to therapy take advantage of it. The therapists are not there to judge you but I promise it’s a them issue & you’re not a horrible person. When I used to think of suicide often I started to think less “doomsdayish” & realized that I wont know how my life will turn out if I just give up. If you give up you won’t ever know. Whether your situation will improve, & all the fear in your heart just gone. You could miss out on that freedom and happiness you’ve been waiting for in this current life we are living. One last thing I want to point out that I’ve thought about is that we don’t know how many more people are out there struggling with this. I think they’re maybe afraid of judgement. Basically what I’m implying is I feel like there are so many others out there who don’t want to speak up & are struggling with this. Everything on their conscious being afraid to even write it down. I just feel in my heart that there are others who keep these issues to themselves. I think I feel it in my heart because that was me once. Feeling like my story was different, afraid at thought of even telling a stranger(therapist) who could judge me. I did not want to be perceived badly. I’m 21 years old & wish I had the courage to speak up sooner I feel like I could’ve started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel sooner but that’s okay. Speak up for you, you do not have to wake up in fear everyday or contemplate suicide everyday. Even if it feels like you’re your only cheerleader. Sending a virtual hug to all because I know what it’s like to just want to be held & told that everything is going to work out. you never know what others are going through, be the person who isn’t afraid to extend your heart to others, try & breathe a little more, take care of yourselves, remember you aren’t alone no matter your situation, stay strong To the suicidal person reading this, you’re resilient & strong. Sending a virtual hug❤️.
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