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It was hard for me to describe how my OCD affects my life to my family as well over the years. You’re not alone in the struggle. People who don’t have mental illnesses can’t imagine what it’s like to have one, they just can’t. It will get better though. Maybe have a parent accompany you to therapy so your therapist can inform them a little. I thought of doing that in the past. It’s not their fault that they don’t understand just as it isn’t your fault that you feel the way you do... but with compassion and empathy it can be described to them. I hope it works out and stay strong. Their love for you will be bigger than their lack of understanding.
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did i write this :( sorry you’re going thru this
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That must be so difficult it’s the same for me and my dad. Luckily for me I have a very supportive mum. Have you tired to talk to your parents? If you have and they are still like this then I think your best option is to find yourself some support from a therapist or counsellor and maybe try and get them to talk and emphasis the importance of you situation to your parents
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I’m sorry:( Ik exactly what that’s like. I’ve kinda come to accept that they can love me through it but they can’t walk me through it. I don’t feel comfortable yet but I have heard of someone saying aloud their intrusive thoughts as they come in to show just how frequent and anxiety inducing they can be. Or maybe you could have you Mom or Dad just go about heir business while you let your OCD narrate (aloud). Even if they can’t grasp the anxiety part, I’d guess they’d figure out the frustration part as they flip a light switch 5 times, wash their hands for half an hour, etc.
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- 9w ago
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