For those of you that have jobs, what is it like to work with your OCD? I am wondering that I may never be able to hold an actual job due to my OCD. I don’t want to hide away in my house for the rest of my life because obviously that is not a feasible thing to do.

Sometimes, not all the time but sometimes, when u r occupied with work, friends, school etc, the things u need to keep track of keep ur mind racing and trying to keep on top of things. Meaning that when u want compulsions there can be something around u to pull u out fully and occupy your mind instead of OCD. Sometimes u j need to look at the world around u to get outta ur head

I appreciate your point of view, I think if I were to have a job I would totally react in the same way (hopefully). I just currently have a lot of fears because OCD is so new to me so I think as I keep trying to go on my journey right now I could maybe have a job in the future.

I fully agree with what's already been said. It depends. Sometimes it's bad, sometimes it's not because I'm either busy or it's just a better day in general for my OCD. However, for myself, I've recently noticed around 8pm my anxiety and intrusive thoughts get a bit worse than prior to that time.

It really depends on the day. Some days I'm so focused on my job that I barely pay any attention. Other times. My OCD has a field day and makes me feel like I'm going to jump out of my skin.

I had a big anxiety attack at work today, though it was one of the silent and still type. Because I keep thinking about how my boyfriend has has sex with other people, even though I have too and it means nothing, and I know it means nothing to him and that he loves me. But the sunken feeling I get after obsessing over it and visualizing it made me feel like vomiting at work today

I have a job that is highly repetitive and full of routine which I find is very helpful to me. Even when I'm having a rough day and my mind isn't focused on work, I'm still able to function at a level necessary to adequately do my job. (Really that's just a fancy way of saying that on days when I'm freaking out inside, I can still do my job just fine without anybody knowing.) I know trying to find a job can be very difficult and distressing. It's hard to know ahead of time if something will work out or not. Maybe try to play to your strengths or hobbies. Remember that it might take some trial and error though too, so don't get too discouraged if things don't work out.

I personally have struggled with being on and off of work because of my OCD. It’s been 20 years and I still struggle. I’m kinda convinced that I can’t hold down a job either. But keep up on your mental state and work hard on it. Most people can work with OCD!