Has anyone here ever told their parents about having HOCD? What was their response? I want to tell my parents that I have HOCD but I'm scared to because they might think I'm actually coming out to them as gay or bi, or that they'll think I'm in denial.

Hey there. I told my mother that I had OCD but didn't go into specifics, really. I'm linking a blog post below that may be helpful for you to read and perhaps share with your parents if you feel comfortable. It may be a good way of explaining the disorder coherently so they can understand better. I hope it helps. I know this is tough but hang in there and pursue recovery. You can do it! God bless https://jackieleasommers.com/2015/07/29/hocd-a-letter-to-loved-ones/

I told mine. They were pretty supportive. At first they thought I was trying to come out or explain I wanted to experiment. After triggering me and telling them things like that set me off they slowly began to understand. I got HOCD at the end of high school so they probably thought I was just sexually confused but once I sat them down and explained intrusive thoughts and met with a therapist they began to understand and be supportive. They don’t judge me and when I spike really bad they sit with me and help me calm down and committed with me to beat this.

I remember the day it all went wrong. Literally the day my hocd started my anxiety was through the roof. I told my mom everything I was thinking and feeling and she was super supportive. Of course I told my dad too after another panic attack forced it out of me. Don't do what I did. I didn't want to tell my parents, but as a compulsion my OCD forced it out of me. If you're going to tell your parents do it on your own terms NOT on OCD's terms.

I am so sorry about that! That's awesome your mom is so supportive! And you put that last sentence together real nicely! Makes me put things in a different perspective ? And yes I'll tell them when I am ready. I hope things go well for you