aprille7

Date posted: Yesterday

We are strong

I genuinely think people with OCD are some of the strongest people out there. We silently suffer 24/7 in a mental prison of our own making, and yet we’re still here. Still trying. People without it could never fathom how hard it is to live with a brain that feels like it was designed to torture you. We are fucking warriors fighting constant battles that nobody else sees. Be proud of yourself that you are still here and trying to make a better life for yourself because you deserve it. I’m the only one in my family with this condition, so it’s difficult for them to understand the level of suffering I experience every day. I’m very grateful for this community of people who get how hard it is and continue to fight it. It really gives me hope.

PoleekPelican

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 9h

Well put. I've shared a similar sentiment over the years on NOCD. I genuinely feel like we are also the most empathetic folks out there by proxy of FEELING everything that we do so viscerally.

aprille7

Date posted: 1h

@PoleekPelican Yes, as difficult as it is, OCD has made me more empathetic towards people because I understand how it feels to have the life sucked out of you.

VVbee

Date posted: 7h

I feel like the evilest, most devilish monster ever rather than a warrior. I'm the only one who's been dealing with this condition for years and years in my family as well, and no one is aware neither am I fully diagnosed ! (But I know certainly I have OCD from doctors and the amount of research throughout the years) I hope to one day feel like a warrior, this post makes me feel a bit better tho. <3

aprille7

Date posted: 1h

@VVbee I’m sorry you feel that way, I hope one day you can feel proud of yourself for how far you’ve come. I don’t always feel like a warrior either, some days I feel like an absolute failure who doesn’t deserve happiness. I’m also not officially diagnosed because I keep doubting that I fully qualify for the disorder which is probably a literal symptom of OCD 🥲

777Q

Date posted: 14h

I understand your positive outlook. With that said personally I believe almost all people are dealing with something in life physically, mentally, spiritually. I don’t deal with OCD 24 /7 and I am not a warrior in my situation. Everyone is different.

aprille7

Date posted: 13h

@777Q You’re right, everyone is struggling with something and no one’s life is perfect. I didn’t mean to invalidate other difficult situations that people are going through. I just wanted to encourage those with OCD who are constantly fighting for their mental health ❤️

amandaw8617

Date posted: 14h

yup im the only one in my family with ocd and other issues so i can totally relate to that and your description of the battles we face is definitely accurate!

aprille7

Date posted: 13h

@amandaw8617 I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels alone in their family with this condition, I know how hard that can be❤️

Anonymous

Date posted: 13h

Same here. It takes alot of strength and courage....I've faced real war and this somehow feels harder....fight on sister in arms.

JustRell215

Date posted: 12h

I am grateful for this community as well. Dealing with OCD is incredibly hard and it's nice to have people who can relate in regards to this disorder. I wish we all didn't have this crap though ☹️

Monii

Date posted: 3h

Yes but 32 years of being “strong” it get very exhausting

alan87

Date posted: 12h

This is such a boss post! We are warriors. We are all going through something, ocd, anxiety, physical health, spiritual, etc. But for us in this community, we are warriors! Despite ideations of the worst possible outcomes, feeling like not being here, defeated, etc. We get through and conquer this horrible disorder. Amen brothers and sisters!

aprille7

Date posted: 1h

@alan87 Thank you for your positive comment. I love how we can relate in this community and encourage each other to keep trying. I think that simply being alive with this disorder is admirable because it can be so unbearable at times. I hope that we can all get through this and find peace, one day at a time🤞🏼

HoneyBearMer

Date posted: 8h

Omg I love this so much! This is just what I needed to read!!! Tysm for posting this!

Duck1310

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3h

Thank you this post hit me when I needed it

Kone956

Date posted: 3h

Thank you!

angel baby

Date posted: 30m

i’m sobbing i love this 💓💓💓🫂🫂🫂

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