anto007
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- 4y
jackie06jackie06
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hi! I opened up to my parents about it a few months ago and was really scared too at first. You don’t have to share specifics if you’re not comfortable, I didn’t because I felt like it was personal to me. What helped me is explaining what ocd is, and how it’s affected areas of your life, and how it’s made you feel. Also, explaining specific ways in which they can support you is really helpful too. I also used YouTube videos in Spanish to help explain bc Spanish is my moms native language
anto007anto007
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- 4y
thanks for responding! and yeah ive thought a lot about what i wanna say and all of those things you were saying are very helpful, also my native language is Spanish too, idk if you still have that video maybe if you do could you please send it to me if it’s not too much trouble, thanks
jackie06jackie06
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jackie06jackie06
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here is the link! Apparently it’s a well known Spanish doctor and my mom recognized him. you are not alone! I wish you luck, and don’t worry she will most likely be understanding and cares about you and your health so be easy on yourself :)
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