Ok so I really need some advice. A while back I told my mom about my ocd, very briefly. She is very supportive, and we have an amazing relationship. Over the past year I would say my ocd has gotten progressively worse. I am struggling a lot recently, my thoughts are taking over. I really think it’s time I get some professional help, but I can’t work up the courage to say.(I’m under 18) therefore I can’t just get a therapist myself, meaning I have to ask her. I know she would do anything for me, I mean my brother has some metal illness but he HAD to get professional help because it was recommended due to bad depression. Anyway, the one thing that’s stoping me is the fact that she is so caring for her kids that when I tell her, her heart is gonna break,I know as a mom she is gonna be hurt, but knowing she is gonna be hurt is gonna hurt me. I’m also afraid she’s gonna so about my thoughts, and that I know is gonna break her, and to be honest I just don’t know if I’m comfortable talking about it with her. I’m struggling so much right now. Any advice to make it easier? I’ll take anything I can get.

i’m so glad you have a supportive mom. even though it might hurt her to know you’re struggling, she will be glad you told her. it sounds like she will be happy to get you help. plus, she will be upset FOR you, not AT you. it’s not you’re fault you’re going through this. she would wanna know so she can get you help as soon as possible. you’re fear is completely valid. but please do what you can, tell her, so you can start recovery and get your life back. your mom will be happy seeing you improve. and you don’t have to tell her details if you don’t want to. also from my experience, i used to talk to my mom about my mental health and we could cry together. she was hurting knowing i was hurting just like you described. but it also made her more aware of my struggles and she accommodated to me better since she knew what was going on. and the best part is when i could tell her about my victories, and she’d be so excited for me. you have those moments to look forwards to. it’s worth it. going out of your comfort zone is hard, but you got to keep going and doing what’s best for you. you’re so strong and brave <3

of course! happy to share my experience. I am also 15! i’d love to exchange instas with you. is there a way to private message you so no one else can see it?

I’m not sure!

Yes you need to tell her you need help. You don’t not need to tell her the details of your obsessions, just that you need help. She may be sad but just because she loves you and that’s perfectly okay.