Does OCD cause loss of focus and loss of memory of any kind? I'm having trouble concentrating. My mind if not only filled with intrusive thoughts but also many other thoughts, and I don't know how to 'empty your mind and let your thoughts pass' I also feel like I'm frequently losing my memory and have trouble memorising things and/or concentrating This is highly affecting my studies and academic score

SAME!!! My exams are going on at the moment and my loss of memory and very little ability to focus is really affecting my score I can't even remember what I memorised five minutes ago i-

@SamBam Ugh that’s so frustrating, hope things get better !

@Twrecks Yeah, I hope things get better for you too 😔✊

What is albilify?

@SamBam It’s a psychiatric medication also known as aripiprazole.

@Flamewheel Oh okay, that's great that it helped you. I, on the other side can't really have medication since I haven't told anybody about my disorder 😔

@SamBam That’s okay. There are many out there who don’t take medication and/or haven’t told anyone about their OCD yet. Everyone’s journey is different. :)

@SamBam Lots of people suffer from this. I think you need to tell a professional so you can get the medication that helps on top of the therapy ❤️

@Anonymous I wish I could tell someone but I'm just so ashamed Plus I have a huge homophobic family who will never understand my HOCD situation, and will start thinking that I am gay even though I'm not, and will just hate me for having such a thought process But thanks for being so nice 🥺❤️

@SamBam You can tell your parents and just explain what you think it is and they will understand. I was so scared to tell my parents because my thoughts are about harming my family and that scares the sht out of me. However my parents are helping me through it and I’m on the meds and waiting for therapy with the nhs as I can’t afford the NOCD one. We will get through this ❤️❤️❤️

@Anonymous Yes we will get through this... 🥺❤️❤️❤️🥺

I think I might have it which explains why our thoughts are so real and race a lot. Maybe do a ADHD test. ADHD can be treated very easily with just some medication so please don’t worry. Sending you all my love ❤️

@OCD suck my d*ck I guess I'll have to do an ADHD test then... You're reply is so wholesome- thanks 🥺❤️

@SamBam You are very welcome! I’m really struggling at the moment but just knowing I’m giving people a smile on there face makes all the difference. Hope you are feeling ok today ❤️