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I was self-diagnosed just under a year before getting my official diagnosis, and I see no issue in labelling your symptoms by the umbrella term that best describes them. OCD is a very distinct disorder, and relatively easy to identify when you’re aware of the nature of OCD. Of course, if you’re telling other people about what you’re suffering with, being frank and telling them that you haven’t had an official diagnosis is a good thing to do, for no other reason than being honest. Don’t ruminate on this, I wish you well on your recovery, you have got this!
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Ok awesome just wanted to make sure. Thank you so much!
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Yes more easier than hard thought you should get an official diagnostic just for the hecks of it. I wouldnt worry too much about if you have it or not though
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Ok
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not a dumb question!! i was on windsor.flynn 's instagram and she talked in a post about this. she was saying that with ocd "if you know, you know." if you're taking advice from this app (ex: sitting with uncertainty, not doing compulsions or rumination, etc) and it's working then keep doing it! however, i would say to see a psychiatrist because they can properly diagnose you. intrusive thoughts can also happen in other common mental illnesses (anxiety, adhd). but make sure to go to an psychiatrist or therapist who specializes in ocd:)
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Okay thank you so much! :)
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of course!! 🤍
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