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To be honest I don’t even know what I would say, I think I would probably have to say though that ocd is not a “ quirk”, it’s a mental illness that many people have to deal with one their day to day lives. Thanks for this post, it was nice to have a differnt post on here for a change. Thanks!
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In addition to this, I would say “I wish I could be like you” haha
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@Fruitpunch Lol yesss!
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Also in addition lol that the stigma isn’t just bad for those knowingly suffering. But there are people out there going through this alone, living in guilt and not knowing there’s help. If people just knew what OCD really was, it wouldn’t take suffers so long to get a diagnosis
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@lets_be_happy YES
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@lets_be_happy SAY IT LOUDER!
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@lets_be_happy Agreed. I lived with OCD for over 30 years before getting diagnosed. I started having intrusive thoughts at age at. OCD was not even on my radar. Once I started learning more about OCD, I could see it popping up at various times throughout my life. I was officially diagnosed in August of this year at age 45. I always thought OCD was liking things neat and organized and washing your hands a lot. I never had either one. I heard a podcast where a woman shared about what it was like living with OCD. It wasn't even a mental health podcast. I was shocked when I realized I could relate to a lot of what she shared. I started researching OCD to prove to myself I didn't have it. But it did the opposite. My research made more convinced not less. I started treatment shortly thereafter. ERP has been tough, but it works. I am well on my way to recovery.
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I agree!! Love this post
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Hmm good question 🤔 I would just maybe ask the community of those without OCD to have a little patience with us, and if they have questions to ask them privately, rather than out loud/in front of people!
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I like this too!!
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This is awesome
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I would tell them that OCD is much more than just handwashing and being neat and organized. I would say tell them that saying things like "I'm so OCD" and "I think everyone is a little OCD" are very hurtful and dismissive.
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Love this. I agree these comments are super hurtful and dismissive.
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I would say please wash your hands more and make my life easier 😂 On a serious note; Some people should be told that ocd is not about having ‘bad habits’ that can be turned off like a switch if you just want it enough. It’s a horribly debilitating and complicated illness that needs the right approach to get better. Stop making fun of it and be patient :) It’s not a choice!
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Ooh this is such a great question/thing to consider. I would encourage them to think bigger about OCD. That it's not just about the subtypes that we think about eg contamination OCD or relationship OCD but that it's so much more than that. It's an aversive relationship to doubt and uncertainty and so many more people struggle with this than we think.
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That’s such a good answer! I totally agree.
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I’m sure it’s been a rough few days for everyone, maybe even weeks or months. Hell, this last YEAR has been up and down for me! But I wanted to take this moment to congratulate everyone for coming this far. It’s no small feat! OCD is a killer, and it’s good at its job! The fact that all of you are still here fighting is a testament to how strong you are! We may not have the answers or explanation to everything, and that’s okay. We have to stay in the present, not the past or the future. Remember to practice being uncertain! It’s hard to remember the good days we’ve had despite all these horrible ones! There’s no scar to show for happiness, but we’ve got plenty to show for misery and pain. Keep hanging on, you’ve got this!
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I'm sry if this may make people worry or feel uncomfortable in advance! Hello everyone as u can see I struggle with ocd and I HATE IT WITH MY LIFE , it started in 2020 covid obv contamination ocd started here , I used to carry alcohol everywhere and used to wash my hands so much that it bled ( had to wear gloves to cover it so friends or family won't see it ) and everything else started since then , harm ocd with myself or friends I couldn't hold a knife..it was really hard..and I have unwanted sexual thoughts ocd , I have panic attacks bc of this..I sometimes cannot look people into their eyes and its so random and so scary..thoughts about.. 🍇..whether it's me or I'm gonna harm someone else uk..I sometimes cannot function properly.. unfortunately friends don't understand it rather think it's about " perfectionism "..I wrote those thoughts and stuff in a journal in more details ofc and doodle ( I'm scared someone will find it ) I hate myself tbh and I don't think someone will read this... I suspect I have ADHD with all this but ocd is " ur faking it " even though lots of people have hinted about it , I thought I actually killed someone for 2 years a girl..until I realized what HOCD is , I thought I faked my ocd too in fact , I have perfectionism ocd too it's bad and I HATE PURE O it's so DRAINING uk.. also idk if this has caused a problem for anyone but if y'all know the Truman show ( basically if u don't know the main character is being filmed and his life is fake and he doesn't know it ) THAT MOVIE HAS HARMED ME SO BADLY FOR YEARS that until today I have to check in the bathroom if there are cameras cuz like ocd makes me think I'm living in a fake world , I used to think people around me , everyone was like a Ai model or smth.. everytime until today I have to clean the toilet seat bc it may be dirty..I have been taking up to 5 showers a day cuz maybe I'm dirty..that's it for today tysm if u read this till the end I'd like to know ur thoughts if u got tips or have similar experiences ! 🤗 U get a chocolate bar 🍫 bc u earned it bc ik how ocd is so frustrating ( I also noticed everyone who has ocd is so nice right 😆! )
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Lately I’ve seen way too many comments under posts about OCD, especially the harm, POCD, and relationship themes that are incredibly misinformed and honestly harmful. People saying things like “these thoughts are unnatural,”or “you need to go get real help” and encouraging confession ***compulsions*** when they clearly have no understanding of how OCD actually works. Let me be clear: OCD involves distressing and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges. That doesn’t make someone dangerous. It makes them someone with a mental illness who is terrified of their own brain. Saying these people are “unnatural” or implying they’re broken only reinforces shame, and shame is the opposite of what helps anyone heal. If you’re commenting under OCD-related posts on an OCD ***app*** without understanding what intrusive thoughts are, or what compulsions can look like, or **how OCD can attach itself to the things we fear most** then please, stop. You are not helping. You’re reinforcing stigma and pushing people further into silence. OCD is already isolating. We don’t need more people moralizing or projecting trauma theory onto something they haven’t experienced or don’t understand. If you really care, go learn. Read about intrusive thoughts. Learn about ERP therapy. Or maybe just listen. Because some of us are barely hanging on, and comments like those don’t just miss the point, they can do real damage. I’m sorry if I come off too angry, it just really upsets me to see people speak on something they clearly don’t understand. End of rant. Thank you for reading 🤍
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