Has anyone had a breakup or a major life change that triggered an OCD episode? How did you cope?

I just moved in with my boyfriend and that triggered my rocd episode. I’ll be honest I didn’t cope well. Not until I got strict with myself and got back on my medication (which is helpful for me but may not be for you) and stopped my compulsions. It’s hard but once you get into the routine it isn’t that hard any more. Having self compassion while also being strict with yourself has really helped me

That just happened to me last week, I don't know how to cope yet but I relate

Been dealing with that with Covid and the recent surge in cases. My condition has worsened that that’s why I’m here.

a major breakup triggered my ocd, and it’s been hard to go back to before that 🥺

Just happened a month ago and it caused me mental complusions because i keep thinking in a horrible person even though we didnt end things negatively it was just for the best type of thing but now i worry so much everyday about being a good enough person.

Most of my OCD is triggered from major life changes or traumatic experiences and they will last months then change

Yes moving to a new city with my partner triggered my ocd initially, then again this summer, the death of a close loved one triggered my ocd again along with new themes from all the stress I was under

I never used to have a hard time making friends. Then I went into high school and had a terrible year socially. It made me start to wonder if something was genuinely wrong with me, because suddenly I couldn't seem to strike up a conversation with anyone. I transferred schools, but by that point my confidence was already through the floor. Tenth grade was Act I, but ninth grade definitely set the stage.