I’m curious how old everyone is? I’m 24. I feel very alone because I feel like everyone is so young.

Hi I haven’t seen you around! Nice to know someone else is here that’s older

@Justmesadly I am 41......yeah this might seem judgemental as I didn't realize there was a lot of people under 18. It makes me feel kind of different realizing there are so many young people that have OCD......I also feel like they are stronger than me....I wouldn't of handled severe OCD very well if I was 15/16 and such.

@Anonymous That’s exactly how I feel ! There’s no way I would have made it if I developed this at 12-14 like some of these people!

@Justmesadly But you are stronger than you realize. You are still here making it so don’t take that away from yourself. And it’s impossible to know if you could have handle it at a young age as kids are resilient. Love on yourself it will be okay. Everyday is a new day to learn and grow as you face this condition. I know it ain’t easy as I just got ocd at the age of 36. Anything in life worth having isn’t easy so keep pressing on because I’m cheering for you and I’m solute others are too my friend

@Dre83 I’m sure others*

@Dre83 I’m not strong. I want to give up everyday. I’m so tired of this and it’s only been a year and this life isn’t a life worth living

@Justmesadly I understand as my wife has clinical depression. You have to find one thing worth living for. Surround yourself with people who build you up, encourage you, as your best interest at heart. I’m sorry you’re having a hard time I was too. I think accepting that we have this is a turning point. You’re so young and have some much life ahead of you.

@Dre83 I actually had to make an erp script for accepting that I have ocd and wil always have ocd.

@Dre83 Unfortunately I have lost most of my people in the last year bc of my mental health so I just have my cat. That’s who I live for since no one gives a shit about me . I have accepted that this is my life now and I think that makes it worse

@Justmesadly Well I sure plenty of people give a shit about you even if we may not personally know you. I do know you life is priceless and you are worth it and are a wonderful human being. I know it’s hard to see your future getting better because your perspective is on the current situation and I understand that. Don’t give up though because your life has a purpose even if you can’t see that right now.

Omg! That just cracked me up 😆

40s? 50s? I know that makes you older but I’m not good with history or dates or numbers lol

I know! I’m happy to see it!! I know there’s lots of teens here based on the words they use and have stated their ages so I’m glad to see it’s not just all teens

Oooh I knew it was a joke but I thought you were saying you’re older than 30s!

@Justmesadly Lol hehe

You’re so quiet now , I thought you were gone! But I’m glad you’re here bc you make me feel less alone since you’re older!

@Justmesadly Maybe it's because I work with kids and have friends twice as old as I am, but I'd try not to get too hung up on age. Having people on here younger may give you a chance to share what you've learned and could inadvertently help you in the process.

@Ben84 I’m not hung up on age, I just don’t relate as much and it makes me sad bc I don’t want to live anymore and I’m 10 years older than some of these people . I don’t know if I would have made it if I developed this in my teens. I just developed full OCD last year.

@Justmesadly I developed it in my teens. My guess is you would've made it too ☺. As the replies indicate, you have more company than you thought. Even so, remember ee all have at least one thing in common. Have you taken advantage of the webinars during the week? Even if you can't watch them live, you can watch the recording. Also, the OCD Stories podcast is a grear resource to feel less alone.