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What a fucking shit head. I don’t understand this at all. I think you’re lucky to be rid of him
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He probably has mental illness of some kind himself and the fact that you had the courage to let him in on your secrets would mean that he should open up to his and he probably coward could not do such a thing so that’s why the shit head probably called it off. You don’t need people in your life like that anyway! People with OCD need loved ones in their life that don’t judge. That support and help out in times of need. TRUST me your way way better off without, and stop the negative thoughts of embarrassment because of this. Hey I hate having OCD too. There is a level of shame that we all carry and it’s s tough one to crack ! Remember ACCEPT !
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What an absolute asshole! No one can help having OCD and it's not something that should effect anyone's relationship with anybody. Did you explain to him what exactly OCD is? Maybe he misunderstood..?
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He probably have no idea what ocd is. Ask him to read about the disorder or do as the other said. Forget about the douchebag.
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What a prick! Honestly, you really don’t need him. I’ve never met a decent person break up with someone immediately after they found out they had a mental illness, unless they were struggling themselves. You deserve someone who can accept you for who you are. And like @crazylady said, I’ve dated people who have known about my OCD and not one has broken up with me solely because of it. Good riddance!
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Thank you all for your support!
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Good to know I’m not here allne
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Alone
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Told my close friend about how I think I have harm ocd and showed a video describing her experience with it so I wouldn’t have to share mine. Told him how when I see the number 22 I get paranoid that I’ll harm someone, and he gave me advice to go to a psychiatrist then left me on read after we were having a conversation prior. I’m so scared to open up to people about it and now I don’t think I will again.
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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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