- Username
- Becky B.
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 6y ago
I love how this situation was handled. I absolutely can’t stand when people throw around ocd like it’s just a word when it’s actually a real mental disorder that can sometimes even be a disability. But I also understand that some people are uneducated about ocd. If I am talking to someone I know that doesn’t have ocd and says something like that, I explain how it is offensive and a lot of the time they understand. I’m glad that this person understands and didn’t make a big deal from their mistake.
i’m glad you stood up. i’ve always been annoyed by people who use mental illnesses as adjectives. (“oh i’m so depressed they took that off the menu” “i like things clean, guess i’m a little ocd” etc) but 2 months ago i was actually diagnosed with ocd and since then it’s not just annoying, it hurts. so thank you! :)
Great job! I try to call out on people when people glorify mental illnesses too. It’s scary because you don’t want to cause any fight. I also stopped caring what people might think when I do my compulsions. I’m not hurting anyone and because of it, two people have asked me what I was doing. I explained to them and they were very kind about it. They may pretend to understand but we really need to educate people because it’s not something you learn in depth in school and people only see our symptoms and unfortunately they see a lot of cleaning and organizing.
I would've slapped her
Great job as an advocate. Way to educate lay people about real OCD
Hey everyone, just wanted to say that I conquered something really big with my OCD yesterday and I feel really proud about myself. I told the person I’m most close with about my ROCD and she was so understanding of it and we talked a lot about what she could do to help me when I get into one of those moods where it’s really obvious that I’m trying to more or less ‘interrogate’ her (Don’t worry it’s not by giving reassurance I talked to her about that). All this really helps me because a lot of the time after I have an ROCD type of mood swing it can trigger my Harm OCD and I think I’ve really hurt her and that what I do might cause her to self harm and all of this so it’s not a good cycle at all. I’m not trying to flaunt my success by no means and the reason why I’m saying this is because for once in a really long time I feel proud of myself and happy that I was able to take the first big step in dealing with my ROCD For anybody out there who thinks that they can’t get help or talk about their feelings, stop it. If I can do it (The person who’s incredibly introverted and has big trust issues) you can do it. I believe in all of you that you can all have success no matter how big or small it may seem it’s still progress. Have a wonderful day folks and remember to take care of yourself ?
Has anyone else had trouble telling people about their OCD? I would like to help break the stigma about mental health and be a part of the change. But it is such an exhausting thing to even think about. Not only would it be difficult to tell people (even people I trust), but it would be even more difficult to have to explain to people what OCD really is (not just the stereotypes they have seen on TV). On top of that I keep thinking how do I even begin to explain the subtypes that I have experienced? I suppose I don't have to, but it helps to give some real depth for them to sink their teeth into; to really understand the difference between OCPD and OCD. I keep thinking if I can get through ERP (which I have recently done), then I can certainly share my disorder with others (well I cant be 100% certain...see what I did there?). I know I don't have to tell others about my OCD and I respect people who want to keep it private. I have for years. I just think that I would like to be confident, own it, and help others who are still figuring out about their own mental health struggles. I know many of my family and friends will be surprised to hear that I have OCD. So if you have any suggestions or anecdotes you would be willing to share that would be great. Thanks!
So frustrated with the misunderstanding of OCD today. A friend of mine gave me a bag with gifts for every day until Christmas (like an advent calendar sort of thing). Because of my OCD, I have a hard time handling/touching things that have come into my home from "outside." I thought this would be a great exposure having to open a gift each day this month. I was even considering telling this friend about my OCD, explaining ERP, and how her gifts could help me in my recovery. Well we were just texting one another about what we're baking for the holidays and how we like the combination of sweet and salty. Then she says this: "I'm surprised I like that combo because I have always had OCD tendencies and hated mixing flavors and foods like that." UGH. Just when I think it might be safe to share my "secret." Nope. Not gonna happen. Now I'm just mad. Thanks for letting me vent.
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