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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.
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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.
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@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."
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@Lms526 haha, yeah it really always makes you the exception, huh? everyone else is allowed to be this way, but me? no way.
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@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.
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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.
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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 :(
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@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..
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@set_me_free:) I guess it isn't even ocd anymore
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@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.
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@Lms526 Thank you for advice ❤️
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