hi guys so ive had ocd symptoms since i was around 9 yrs old and i finally got my diagnosis on monday (age 18) ! i've been perscribed prozac so im wondering if anyone thats tried it could tell me how it works for them <3

this is SO incredibly helpful thank u so much for taking the time to comment 🤍 :)

hey! ik ur prob asking the person who posted the original comment but ill share my personal experience, however i'm not diagnosed with ocd but i'm fairly certain i have it (that or just anxiety with intrusive thoughts as i've dealt with anxiety my whole life). first thing is that you will feel so much better after you tell someone. if you're not comfortable with saying the content of your intrusive thoughts, then i would just say that you're having a hard time dealing with intrusive thoughts and you think you may have ocd. everyone gets intrusive thoughts so your family should understand however not many people are educated on ocd. i also recommend going to a psychiatrist or therapist who specializes in ocd because they will be the most helpful :) <3

@coucou thank you 🥺 I’m not diagnosed but I’ve been struggling for years. My parents don’t even know I have anxiety and panic attacks. They think I’m completely normal and happy. I’m scared because they rlly judge people with mental illness so I fear they will judge me. I’m slowly trying to work up the courage to tell them, I can’t deal with this on my own anymore

@love of course!!🤍🤍 i was the same but i eventually couldn't handle it on my own so i had to tell my mom & i felt so much better. i'm sorry that your parents aren't as open to understanding, but pls know that there's nothing wrong with asking for help!! if they react in a bad/rude way then that reflects badly on them, not you. you're going in the right direction though with wanting to ask for help!! & you're never alone!! i also recommend looking at @obsessivelyeverafter and @windsor.flynn (my personal fav) on insta, their posts can help you to feel less alone<3 sending lots of love your way

hi!!! I'm so sorry you're going through that it sounds really tough :( my parents were always aware i struggled with certain things but they never knew the full extent. Since a big part of my ocd is just ruminating, my symptoms are largely invisible and it even took me a while to realize i needed help. because of this i had to push a bit for treatment and my parents werent always on board. I know its scary talking about it! Just try to stay calm and confident in your experience when you tell them :) They dont know what goes on inside your head. You know you best so stick up for yourself! You deserve the help you need :) i ended up talking to a counsellor that recommended i speak with my doctor about getting a diagnosis. Since i'm over 18 and i live in canada i was able to get a prescription and diagnosis from my family doctor without parental involvement. Although i would definitely recommend talking with your parents first if you can since these are big steps 🤍 with time my parents have become very supportive! i didnt even consider ocd until recently and even having a label for my experience has already made me feel so much better. I sincerely hope everything works out for you. Good luck! Let me know how it goes :)

@k roslyn thank you ❤️ this really really means a lot to me. I’ve been thinking about maybe sending them a text, I think talking to them in person would be way harder. I’m worried they will ask what I’m thinking about which I don’t want to confess to, but maybe it’s necessary. I contantly think about telling them but never have the guts to

@love That makes a lot sense! You should definitely do whatever you need to feel comfortable when you talk to them. You could say that you're experiencing upsetting instrusive thoughts that you dont feel comfortable sharing and would rather talk about with a professional. You don't have to tell them anything you don't want to! I think it would be good to set boundaries like that, but do whatever feels best :) i totally understand how you're feeling. Ive struggled a lot with guilt and instrusive thoughts and i know how hard it is to talk about it 🤍

thank u so much 🤍 !