hello! I’m a new user and just joined after doing lots of research about OCD and it really made sense to the feelings I experience… but at the same time since I’m undiagnosed I feel like I don’t belong here. my obsessions are very different from everyone else’s and I feel like an outsider. I want to talk to a specialist but feel like I’m not allowed to because I don’t know if I have it. does anyone else feel/have felt this way?

"Pure" OCD

Lms526

Date posted: 4y

No need to feel that way. It is very common for people with OCD to doubt they have it. Talking to a counselor who understands OCD and specializes in ERP can help so much. I wasn't diagnosed when I started treatment through NOCD. In fact, I went into my OCD assessment expecting to be told I didn't meet the criteria for OCD. Thats not what happened. Instead, I got a diagnosis. Only a professional can tell you if you have OCD. If you do, then you can start treatment. If not, then at least you will know. But I would say if you suspect you have OCD, you should contact someone. My therapist through NOCD is amazing and treatment is covered by my insurance. A good place to start is to go to www.treatmyocd.com and schedule a free call.

pinklemonade

Date posted: 4y

thank you for the response <3 I know logically you’re right, I’ll never know unless I try, but I’m scared I’ll just be told “nah you don’t have OCD, you’ve just been lying to yourself” and I will be lost all over again. it’s a scary thought.

Lms526

Date posted: 4y

@pinklemonade My OCD told me that I didn't really have OCD and was just making things up for attention. Then it switched to "ERP has helped countless people. But you are the exception. It won't help you."

pinklemonade

Date posted: 4y

@Lms526 haha, yeah it really always makes you the exception, huh? everyone else is allowed to be this way, but me? no way.

Lms526

Date posted: 4y

@pinklemonade Yeah. I believed both of those for longer than I care to admit. And the worst part is neither is true. OCD is a lying bastard.

set_me_free:)

Date posted: 4y

I am not diagnosed too, and sometimes i have doubts too. What is your obsessions? Mine too is very weird, but when i wrote about them here someone told me tgat that it was magical thinking ocd pr something like this title.

pinklemonade

Date posted: 4y

ah, I always feel ashamed to say because it feels very stupid :/ my past ones seemed more serious, but for the past two years (on and off) I’ve been obsessed with a fictional character and being “right” about how I view them. so I keep researching and seeking out opinions and ruminating about them and if I really know them and “how do I know for sure I’m right?” it gets to the point where I neglect my health and become depressed. it sounds so silly to tell anyone though :(

set_me_free:)

Date posted: 4y

@pinklemonade It doesn't, i am obsessing even with numbers, some letters and stuff like that. Imagine one letter or number is connected with something bad and it seems like i am scared of them. Believe me it's even worse and stupid thing, but what can we do about it? I hope we will find way to be free from these things..

set_me_free:)

Date posted: 4y

@set_me_free:) I guess it isn't even ocd anymore

Lms526

Date posted: 4y

@set_me_free:) You should get a copy of the book Because We Are Bad" by Lily Bailey. This is her primary theme and she overcame it.

set_me_free:)

Date posted: 4y

@Lms526 Thank you for advice ❤️

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