My boyfriend freaked out when he found out I had OCD. He never looked at me the same way again. He broke up with me a few days after - we had been dating for 2 years. Has this happened to anyone? How did you cope? It’s been a few years since this happened and I still feel so embarrassed to this day.

What a fucking shit head. I don’t understand this at all. I think you’re lucky to be rid of him

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 !

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..?

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.

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!

Thank you all for your support!

Good to know I’m not here allne

Alone