Hi, so I'm 13, and I am quite sure that I have OCD because I can relate to the symptoms of it, and it's like I've finally found that that everything I was experiencing is not just me being stupid and weird or something. But then there's this part of me that just keeps doubting that I have it, and I keep telling myself what if I dont have OCD and that I'm just over exaggerating. These doubts keep constantly appearing in my mind and it is really driving me crazy. Also, I feel like it has gotten worse recently, and I really don't know what to do. I'm so scared, and I really just want to tell my parents about it, and not keep hiding it, but I don't know how to, and I'm too scared and fearful to do that, particularly cuz they are not exactly the kind that are really aware of mental health and everything. I don't know what to do... (Thanks for reading and sorry for the lengthy comment, hope you have a great day)

invisible_girl

Date posted: 4y

It would be really helpful if you could give me some advice on this, thank you so much!

lame

Date posted: 4y

Helloo I’m going through the same thing as well and I feel like it got worse after I realized that I might have OCD If your parents aren’t aware of mental illnesses but aren’t judgemental you could start off by talking to one of them first and sort of educate them a little about what OCD is (yk the basics) and tell them that you’re struggling even if it isn’t necessarily impairing. If you don’t get the response you want don’t feel afraid or alone or ashamed we’re all here to support you and help you out if we can!!

OCDHaver

Date posted: 4y

Doubting whether you have OCD or not is actually another symptom of OCD, you clearly feel very distressed, do you have Obsessions, like something that troubles you a lot, like one can be contamination, where your obsession would be how dirty everything is and the need for everything to be clean, and a compulsion would be something to reduce that anxiety, like cleaning everything in your house, constantly washing your hands to an extreme. It doesn’t have to be this though, it can be any other thing, but yeah, don’t worry, please do talk with your parents about this

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

Talk to your parents, educate them about OCD some. They can help you to get an OCD therapist. Doubting if you have OCD or not is a very common symptom of OCD that many people experience. Best of luck to you ❤️ you can do it!

fuzzyelephant

Date posted: 4y

I'm 17 and started developing OCD symptoms when I was about 12-13 years old too. From what it sounds like, you most likely do have OCD and telling your parents would be the best thing for you to do. Maybe ask them to do a little research or even send them an article explaining it, because for someone who isn't experiencing it-it will be confusing. I hope you start feeling better soon!

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