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If I’m really deeply in obsession mode, I can’t focus on anything I want to enjoy without a huge amount of effort, which is restricting. But on a positive note, OCD really put things into perspective for me. Life is short, but also completely amazing, and if I’m not out there pursuing my goals, then what’s the point! So I guess OCD taught me gratitude and allowed me to focus on what’s important, if that makes sense. (I’d still rather not have it to be honest though, lol)
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OCD restricts me because I avoid certain people, places, things that could cause me to have intrusive thoughts that would give me anxiety. OCD has changed my view on life and happiness. People with OCD constantly feel guilt because we miss out on things others get to enjoy. We also might deal with depression because of this reason.
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I think the way it has affected me the most on the outside is that is has completely changed my personality. My obsessing has made me very short tempered and irritable. I push people away because they don’t see my obsessions and anxiety on the outside, they only see me acting bizarre or lashing out. I don’t like being mean to people and I feel so bad when I am. I just genuinely get so frustrated sometimes. Actually, most of the time.
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I did a presentation about ocd and how it is misinterpreted for my English exam. I can show u it if u want some pointers? Up to u :)
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Nw :)
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Very much so. Best to you. Great job raising awareness
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I’ve only just taken my first steps so not to sound too negative but I’m forever late out the door for work or anything in life because of the amount of struggles I have to get through first, like tying my hair 20 times until it’s flawless or picking at flaws on my skin until I bleed, I can’t concentrate in a lot of environments because if something is not 100% right my brain feels insanely cluttered until I fix the problem. There are some good things about it though, I work in a school and we never have an issue when I pack for a school trip because I’m organised for every eventuality! People can always count on me to be prepared!
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Thanks Mark! And thank you Sof. I don’t think I’ll need it, because it’s a short presentation and I already know what I’m gonna write, but I’ll keep it in mind if I get stuck ?
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Thanks to all of you for your input! ❤️
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I started dealing with OCD when I became fixated on health issues, particularly the fear of contracting a life-threatening disease. If I experienced any kind of medical symptom, no matter how small, that even remotely hinted at something potentially fatal, it would drive me crazy, and I couldn’t stop obsessing over it. Then one day, I started having intrusive thoughts about accidentally hitting someone with my car, and I would end up driving in circles to check if I had. Eventually, I found myself overwhelmed by a flood of new obsessive thoughts and compulsions. One day, while I was at the park, a squirrel came near me, and for some reason, I felt like it attacked me. I Googled it and learned that squirrels could carry rabies, which spiraled me into a deep fear of rabies. I became consumed with the thought I received a bite from a squirrel, raccoon, or bat any time I’m in areas that trigger me. It started off only being inside then transferred to even being in my own home. This made me obsess over every physical sensation in my body, compulsively checking to make sure nothing was wrong. One compulsion that I hated the most would to be putting rubbing alcohol on me to make sure that I had no open wounds. Every day feels like I’m walking around in a fog of anxiety, constantly worrying that I won’t even make it to old age. Sometimes, it gets so overwhelming that I just want it all to end. It stresses me so bad at times to where my brain feels like I’ve been studying all day.
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Hi everyone, I’m Cayla. I’m a mom that’s lived with OCD since childhood, but my breaking point came more recently after having my son. I was consumed by terrifying thoughts—What if I hurt him? What if I did something awful without realizing it? I was so afraid of my own mind that I couldn’t be alone with him. The shame and exhaustion were unbearable, and I convinced myself I was broken. In 2024, I finally sought help. ERP therapy at NOCD was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it saved my life. Even now, I have tough days, but I know I don’t have to be ruled by OCD. When my 12 year old daughter began showing signs of OCD, I felt overwhelmed with guilt. I never wanted her to go through what I had, but I knew what to do. I told her that I have OCD too and made sure she knew it wasn’t her fault—and that she wasn’t alone. One of the hardest parts of this journey was trusting someone else with my daughter’s OCD. I knew how vulnerable it feels to share intrusive thoughts, and I wanted her to feel safe. Her NOCD therapist was able to establish trust and genuine empathy from the start, and that relationship gave her the confidence to face ERP head-on. Seeing her build that trust made me certain she was in the right hands. ERP has helped both of us reclaim our lives, and it is beautiful to see my daughter managing her condition and making visible progress. Parenting with OCD while raising a child with OCD isn’t talked about enough, but I know so many parents are struggling with these same challenges. If you have questions about managing OCD while parenting, helping your child through ERP, or breaking cycles of guilt, drop them below—I’d love to share what I’ve learned. I’ll be answering all of the questions I receive in real-time today 4-5pm ET.
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Has anyone experienced their reputation affected or misunderstood because of a societally taboo OCD theme? Others catching wind of your obsessions and misinterpreting it, assuming the worst? I’m intentionally keeping it vague because I don’t want my specific situation to get reassured, but it’s been a real tough pill to swallow knowing that people close to me (and anyone else they might talk to) think of me differently. I’m unwilling to share about my OCD because I feel pretty confident it will be taken as an excuse or denial, and feels compulsive and reassurance seeking. Let me know if anyone here has experienced anything like it, how they handled it, exposures you did.
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