cacophonous
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- 5y
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What are your symptoms? I am sure that if you explained to your parents that you have unwanted thoughts that you have difficulty getting rid of that they would let you see a therapist for treatment. Don't you think? What level of school will you be in this fall?
cacophonous cacophonous
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- 5y
Fear strikes out, I used to wash my hand, leg again and again. Spend many time in the bathroom and toilet to wash myself because I think my body wash properly that's why I take a lot of time to wash and take bath.I always obcess about my family members and people who came in our house hygiene. I became anxious about them what the have done If they have done anything unhygienic. I have also other symptoms like sexual , order. I am in class 11.
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- 5y
What country do you reside? Are there any cultural reasons why you might feel uncomfortable disclosing to your parents that you have persistent unwanted thoughts and that you know that there is treatment available in the form of ERP if you can meet with a qualified OCD therapist?
cacophonous cacophonous
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- 5y
@Fear Strikes Out I live in Bangladesh. But in our country and socitey ocd is not well introduced and not taking as a illness. Most of the people are unaware of it.
cacophonous cacophonous
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- 5y
@Fear Strikes Out Thanks for your nice advice and take❤❤
catmomcatmom
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- 5y
Hi! It’s important to understand that the content of your intrusive thoughts are not important. All you need to tell your family is that your brain is getting stuck on random intrusive thoughts & it is causing you major distress. If they want specifics, just lie & make up an intrusive thought. You are not obligated to tell anyone about it when you don’t feel comfortable. Just tell them enough to make them understand you are suffering & wanting help. Please know that ocd tends to make us be very shameful, but there is nothing shameful about it. You cannot control intrusive thoughts, it is not your fault. You will be okay!!❤️
cacophonous cacophonous
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- 5y
Thanks and take ❤for your nice advice
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