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- cacophonous
- Date posted
- 4y ago
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?
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.
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?
@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.
@Fear Strikes Out Thanks for your nice advice and take❤❤
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!!❤️
Thanks and take ❤for your nice advice
Anyone got advice on how to explain to my parents/friends that I have OCD and need help, I can’t cope alone anymore. I need support from someone.
i'm sorry in advance for how long this post is and if it's to much information. i'm undiagnosed but have been struggling with compulsions and intrusive thoughts since i was 7 or 8. My worst intrusive thoughts theme has been about p*d*phil*s. I've been dealing with it since my freshman and sophomore year but these thoughts didn't become debilitating until June of last year. I had a panic attack and confessed to my parents about these intrusive thoughts. They were obviously shocked and share. I felt so ashamed and like a monster. After talking with my dad he said we would see a therapist about it. Sadly we never did the first appointment we were late and missed are spot and the second appointment i sprained my ankle the night before so instead i was in the hospital. After that i closed myself off i tried dealing with them on my own using sources like NOCD and stuff. I did try to bring up going to therapy to my parents. Every time they would ask me if the intrusive thoughts were back and I would lie saying "no i just would like to go to therapy" I was so scared they'd be afraid of me and stop loving me, especially my mom. Eventually after awhile my parents forgot about it and I tried ignoring these intrusive thoughts because I was so focused and stressed from school. I decided I could just wait till I turn 18 and schedule myself into therapy. recently though my intrusive thoughts have gotten worse. I recently had a convo with one of my friends who has intrusive thoughts as well and she's encouraging me to talk to my parents. I'm asking y'all what should I do. As much as I'm scared I want to get help because I'm sick of living and feeling like i'm day away from acting on my intrusive thoughts.
I’m fairly new to treating my OCD and have felt crazy for most of my life. It didn’t help that no one in my life truly understood OCD and always said I was being dramatic. I very recently (within the past few months) finally got diagnosed with OCD and my whole life started to make sense. However, I recently opened up to someone I really believed I trusted about the intrusive thoughts I have and now feel worse than I ever have before. They essentially called me a psychopath and said they are worried for the people around me. Even though I would and could never hurt anyone. I’ve never felt more alone and broken in my life. I already try very hard to hide my OCD and everything associated with it because no one in my life understands so it’s been easier to deal with it myself than listen to everyone say whatever they have to say about my situation. After what happened today I’m even more inclined to just keep it to myself. I don’t know what I’m expecting from writing this but I figure this is the best place to write what I’m feeling. Going through OCD is hard enough on it’s own. But when people are telling you they think you’re a danger to society and are crazy because of your intrusive thoughts it really hurts. I’m just tired.
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