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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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Good morning, I have been noticing more and more that I might have OCD. I am currently a student and this is causing me to slack a lot during school. I am a student who has a 504 plan (accommodation for my mental health) and would like to add this app on my 504 due to my school having a no phone policy. My question is, how can this app help me while in school? What are things that can happen during school that might lead me to using this app? I am new to this app and barley finding out that I might have OCD. If any clarification needs to be made on this post please let me know! :)
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When I started therapy with NOCD, I was stuck in a debilitating OCD spiral, feeling lost and alone. ERP changed my life—it wasn’t easy, but it helped me resist compulsions and sit with uncertainty. Even when I had to pause therapy to move for my Master’s degree in the UK, the tools I learned stayed with me. NOCD not only helped me manage my OCD symptoms but also gave me the confidence to take on one of the biggest changes of my life. As a Master’s student, OCD made completing assignments incredibly difficult. I developed compulsions that forced me to reread and rewrite endlessly, making deadlines stressful. After speaking with my advisor, I applied for an Individual Learning Plan, which provided accommodations like extended deadlines. Knowing I had that flexibility lifted the pressure and allowed me to do my best work—I finished my degree with Merit, close to a 3.8 GPA. If you’re a student struggling with OCD, know that support is available, and it’s okay to ask for help. What strategies or accommodations have helped you succeed in school while managing OCD?
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Living with OCD is a daily challenge that tests my strength and resilience. Some days, it feels like OCD controls my thoughts and actions, affecting my choices and routines. However, I am determined to take back my life. I choose to face these challenges directly, embracing each moment with new confidence and a commitment to personal growth. Every step I take shows my willpower and my desire to overcome the limits that OCD imposes on me.
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