I’m very grateful I have such an amazing mum, but she really clearly doesn’t understand OCD. Today, she said that we don’t need labels, and that everybody has a little bit of OCD, then said it was only important to label it if it was BAD (she doesn’t have OCD), and then in the same conversation she said she’s shocked I’m having any problems dealing with my OCD because I’m smart... she also bought a book to help me deal with it (it’s actually a pretty good book so far) and she claimed she read part of it, but later in the day had the conversation I just mentioned. I’m so fed up of her not understanding, whenever I try to explain it she pulls the “I’m older therefore wiser” card and is basically refusing to learn about it. It’s a bigger deal for me than she thinks and she needs to point out every little compulsion I do, like I don’t understand that I’m doing them, even though I’M the one who suffers with anxiety after not doing a compulsion, I’M the one struggling, she acts like an expert and tells me that I’m not trying hard enough

I’ve had 2 counsellors, but one I only got 6 sessions with and the other I broke my leg and had to end prematurely. Thank you so much for responding. It mostly causes minor interference in the day, small waves of anxiety that I’ve gotten used to but still have to deal with, it’s worst in the night, but I’m not sure she knows about that

That’s a great idea. I wish she would just sit and listen to me explain without interjecting to tell me I’m not right lol. I’ve been considering just writing down all my points, because that way there’s no way for her to stop me. I’m glad I’ve found some great people on this app that I can really relate to. I hide my OCD a lot, but inside I feel awful with managing my anxiety due to my OCD. I’m glad to see I’m not alone, as it can often feel like that

@dontwantmyparentsonthisapp Hopefully writing down all those points work for you because maybe it can show her how bad it is. You’re definitely not alone. There’s a lot of people that surprising have the same experiences with parents and OCD. It’s comforting to share that with people.

@dontwantmyparentsonthisapp Why don’t you write your mum a letter that way you get to explain excatly how u feel and she might understand better💙🙏💜

@stop. Thanks for taking time out of your day to respond. I really appreciate it and I’m wishing you the best ❤️

@levi08 That’s a good idea and I’m definitely going to give it a go! Thanks so much for responding and I’m wishing you the best ❤️

That’s a great idea! Thank you so much for the suggestion, I will 100% try this! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to respond, and I’m wishing you the absolute best ❤️