This is two questions (sort of), which I hope neither are a compulsion. I ask you please read both: 1) Does your ocd ever try to convince of a lie, as in a thought that you have actually done something (for example, a rude insult or baseless assertion), which you know you never would comment or say? Like, do the thoughts ever make you feel as if you are becoming delusional? 2) Sometimes I feel like I suck as a sibling, as a son, and as a friend because of my ocd. I feel like I don’t measure up to who I once was. I hate myself sometimes, since I am not as happy or carefree—always laughing—as I once was before. I live in constant doubt. The anxiety is manageable sometimes, other times, however it is unbearable. All I ever aspired in life was to make a positive impact on others lives, to inspire them and be a role model, a person anyone can turn to in a time of need. I have an amazing family, but I can see the disappointment I bring now. They are patient, mostly. But none of them understand the torment I go through with my battles against ocd. I just feel alone and tired. Anybody have some good advance to hold on and be strong, better myself? How did you overcome your battles with ocd? Thank you for reading, and much love.

Yes ma’am, definitely! 🙌🏼

Hey, I hope I’m not bothering, but I wanted to check on how’ve you been. How’s your day?

Hey, Bailey, it is nice to put a name to the messages! I should probably say my name as well, which is Robert 😎 lol...And thank you, I really appreciate it!

Thank you so much for the kind remarks. I truly do appreciate it. It really means a lot. I am sorry you are experiencing something similar. I am all too familiar how isolating it can feel. I wish you the best in your journey with OCD and in life, though. I can tell you are strong willed and determined to master this disorder, too. Best of luck and take care!

@Anonymous Absolutely!! If you ever need to talk please reply to this thread since we are both on anonymous lol. I know how it feels to have no one to talk to! Stay strong

@Have Hope!! How have you been feeling today? Has your OCD bettered or worsened?

@Anonymous Hello again! My Anxiety was high this morning but it got better once I got to work. My OCD however is trying to be controlling today but I am trying to be patient and accepting. How are you today?

@Have Hope!! I am happy to hear that you are appearing to manage it well. I completely understand what you are going through. I woke up with my heart racing and did a couple exposures, so my anxiety is elevated, sort of lol. My next semester starts tomorrow, so I’m trying my best to just focus on that. Keep me updated, you got this!

@Anonymous Good luck this semester. I am in school as well so I know how hard it is to juggle school and anxiety. I’m glad to hear that you are exposing yourself to your OCD fears. It’s scary but it’s the only way to get better. Stay strong!!

@Have Hope!! Thank you! I really appreciate it. I love college, though yes, it’s become more difficult since I started to experience symptoms of OCD and with my official diagnosis. I still thoroughly enjoy my classes, however. But attend college, too?? That’s awesome! Good luck on this semester. And I have been on the search for a new job, hopefully I can find a good one that won’t further complicate my situation lol

@Anonymous *But you attend college, too??

Ahaha I feel you, I should be done by the summer, so...😅

I am sorry to hear that, but I feel that tbh. It’s good you try to think positive about it, though. Yesterday wasn’t bad, but a little rough. I struggle with rumination bad lol. And I’ve been sort of annoyed with my 3 closest friends since then. My first day of the semester was pretty good, which is a plus. Hope you have a better day today. Let me know how it goes