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tell them. it's so important to get the support you need! opening up can be very scary, and at first loved ones can be in denial and make it hard for you. But eventually they will be able to devote time and energy into caring for you and trying to understand your illness. Approach them slowly, and be confident and tell them the facts about OCD. You can do it!!
Face to face is better. People communicate almost everything through non verbal communication. So, you talking to your mom and dad in person let's them see how serious of a situation this is for you. With that your chances to get an empathic response out of them will be way bigger. :)
Tell them that you have a problem that's affecting your life and need to see a doctor. Because trust me ignoring OCD doesn't make it any better. Supportive or not, they're your parents and they're obligated to help you. And telling someone in real life definitely helps! it makes it less scarier.. I'm 19 right now and if I had told my parents when I was younger it would've very much helped. So go for it!!
You should have the right to get help, so don't keep it to yourself. I'm with yourfriendfatima
I first told my parents when I was 13. I’m 28 now. It depends how your parents are... do you think they’d be supportive ? How old are you?
If they have been supportive of other issues you have faced, and you’ve had a good relationship with them, I would definitely tell them. They may be better than you’re thinking. Regardless, I recommend you tell someone even if it’s not your parents . Some adult you can trust. Mental health issues don’t get better unless you tell someone. Trust me, I know.
I was in your shoes years ago around age 9. It took me years to tell my parents, however they’ve been supportive (I’m 18 now) even though my mother is against taking medications for mental illness, but my dad has PTSD and other issues so he accepted me with open arms. If you feel you have a good relationship with either of them, tell them. I know it’s hard, it’s definitely scary to, but you need to take that step and tell someone so that you’re able to get help. If not your parents, someone that is an adult that you trust is good too. I wish you the best! <3
Thank you everyone so much. Really means a lot to me. But do you guys think it's a good idea to send my mom a text message explaining everything while I'm at school?
definitely face to face. it's so hard to understand what people are thinking over text or phone call. Also, your parents will take you more seriously if you plan it out and ask to speak with them face-to-face. This way they are more likely to trust and believe that you are struggling and not making something up (I know that sounds weird, but often loved ones can be in denial and refuse to believe kids for a little bit until they see their kids struggles, also because OCD can be such a misrepresented and invisible disorder). Even if they don't believe or understand at first, don't give up! Sometimes they need time, which sucks when you're suffering. Hang in there! And be brave, you will be surrounded by so much more support once you open up?
Have they been supportive in the past of other issues you have faced?
You can reach out for help at your school if your parents are not understanding
It sounds like your mom could be helpful. Who knows, maybe she’s experienced similar feelings before.
Tell your favorite teacher and tell them you'd like to see the school psychologist
just tell them @ the end of the day..so every1 sleeps on it...& next day...start new & dont even talk abt it.
Definitely talk face-to-face. It’s hard to do but your parents will take you more seriously. You can do it!
I'm 13 too...And I don't know how they would react really
I never told them about any issues, only I have told my mom about my friends leaving me, talking behind my back and stuff and yes she was but I don't take it as big deal
I have told only my Internet friends also. I dunno any adult I can trust or them. How can I tell? I also am afraid they won't take is serious
Teachers here don't help, they like don't care about your problem and the school therapist disappeared since Years ago somewhere
Hello everyone. I have been having horrible thoughts ever since I turned 13, and now I’m almost 16, and still having them. When I turned 13, the thoughts were constant and nearly drove me to kill myself. I thought about killing my family and pets constantly, but, worst of all, especially my mother. Now, I sleep with my door closed to try to stop the thoughts and to keep from hearing or seeing my mom or dad. I love my parents and pets, especially my mother— she’s an amazing woman, and has done so much for me, but yet I’m still having these damn thoughts. I was at a bad school when I was 13, and then moved to another when I was 14. After a switched schools, the thoughts gradually began to lessen, but every few months, they get really bad again for a few weeks (I still have them daily out of those bad few weeks, but when they get bad, they get bad.) I’m currently going through one of those spurts. I have tried to talk to my dad about getting help, and even though he said that he’ll look for a therapist, it’s been nearly a year, and I still haven’t gotten help. I desperately want these thoughts to stop because I feel like a horrible person and I love my parents, family, and pets so much, but I’m terrified of opening up to my dad and telling him everything that I think about (I also have thoughts about sexually abusing children, but I don’t want to do it! I’m not attracted to children whatsoever, but I’m still thinking about it.) My self-esteem is absolutely horrible, and I feel like a monster for thinking about these things. I’m very much a daddy’s girl, and if he is disgusted or angry at me, then I honestly don’t know how I’d handle it. I really, really need help, but just don’t know how to go about doing it (I’ve thought about going to the school councilor, but they’ve made it known that, if they’re concerned about a student, that they’ll either contact their parents or the police.) My dad has said to just calm down and relax, but I literally can’t. We have mental illnesses on my mom’s side, and many of those people take pills, and when I’ve talked to my dad about my anxiety and depression, he’s said that pills aren’t the answer. Honestly, at this point I don’t care what treatment I get— all I care about is these thoughts stopping. I’m sorry if this is rambling and a little confusing, but my mind is all over the place right now. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.
I have a lot to say to my parents, I am 35 mine started young but hit hard at 16. Why didn’t they get me the help with this I needed growing up?? I could have been cured of this mess this disorder I didn’t have to suffer for 22 years. I feel like a fool like a idiot for suffering all these years I feel like a fool for my past for me trying to “figure myself out” it didn’t have to be like this or like it is for me right now my life could have been so much better and full of love. I am angry both my parents were drug addicts my mom had OCD she didn’t deserve to have kids when my symptoms got severe I turned suicidal my mom decided she wanted a divorce and abandoned us took my bro and sis and left me with her ex. I watched my dad tumble thru the divorce threatens suicide on me 3 times and I watched him put a shotgun in his mouth. All this is coming back up I am 35 now. I can’t stop thinking about the things I saw and the things that happened to me growing up. All this is on the surface now I am dealing with it. It’s all horrible I have been holding all this in for 22 years. I just want to be free and happy 😊. I feel Horrible
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.
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