I feel the need to confess every little thing. It’s non stop. My mom and sis have been on to me about it, but it’s almost like I can’t help but confess.

Oh that is DEFINITELY some textbook compulsion

I have ROCD and I feel the need to confess all my doubts about my relationship to even the old lady at the bus stop. My therapist and I have been working on having a "Small chained fence" with family members. You stay on your side and they stay on theres, it's a healthy way to set up a boundary and not ruin a relationship because of all the confessing. It seems like you love your mom and your sister and you can be vulnerable with them maybe that's why you can confess so easily

I feel you 100% I do the same to my mom, dad and boyfriend I've just barley started trying to stop

It’s really hard. I feel the need to be “perfect” by confessing everything. I know that doesn’t make sense, because if I have to confess then I’m not perfect. Yet, I feel it’s a way to right my wrongs. My therapist says we all make mistakes, but I have a hard time with the fact that I can’t be perfect. Sorry, I know this sounds egotistical... I guess it’s all or nothing thinking.

Thank you for the visual of a chain linked fence. It used to be much worse when I was a teenager. I do feel more comfortable with them. My mom understands, but she and my sister both say, “Do you think you need to talk to your Dr. about your medication?” Not in a mean way, but I guess they see the irrationality of my confessions.

:). I'm a teenager and yes its still is shitty ? Continue to use that visual and keep your confessions on your side of the fence just to prevent damage or extreme annoyance in your relationships. It hurts when anyone you love suggests medication. It makes me feel weak, and "out of control". Medication can help manage issues (SOMETIMES) but unfortunately it can't make Any form of mental illness go away completely. Thank your mom and sister for the recommendation but you know what's best for you.