Nobody else in my family has OCD so it's very difficult for them to understand or even care and it makes me feel really lonely

@hello123_ thank you that means a lot sincerely I am so grateful for you all u have no idea

or I guess you do haha

Take comfort in knowing that this is not an uncommon issue, especially in the realm of mental illness. I know it is hard to not receive validation from those you need it from, but please remember that you have the access to a variety of networks with individuals who do understand. Even if those closest to you cannot, it does mean you must be alone. When I experienced this issue, I decided to just use the time I spent with my family as a “break” window from focusing on my recovery. It’s okay for different people to serve different purposes in your life, even if the purposes don’t always align with what you would like them to be. That being said, everyone is glad that you are :)

Thank you

They sometimes though put me down for it so that's why it hurts

Like when your own blood wants to make fun of you or put you down for ur mental illness it's just a real jab in the heart

Thank you. I guess it's just best not to discuss this with them. I mean no one is perfect and it's so unfair of them to judge me... I will rely on the group chats and therapy .. i am knew to all this was actually in denial due to not wanting to be judged by my own family. Ready to face the truth and heal. Thank you for your kind words you really made a difference for me in my healing process.

know that you changed a life for the better with ur kindness I am stronger now to set my boundaries

I hear you it super duper uper lonely. Something I was telling someone the other day tho, you get to choose your family. Your relatives will always be relatives but you decide who’s your family. Also maybe try to talk about it try to educate even if just a little. Make sure you’re safe with them first tho. You got this

Haha loveeee being told im crazy and i need help and not in a nice way either! Ive found that actually makes it worse. Ive had people bring it up to me like coworkers, friends and some (nice) fam members but just that they notice and it actually helps me notice too and really think about it like wow i really am washing my hands too much, etc. funny how being caring whether someone understands or not can help.

No it's more in a labeling way when I'm not doing anything haha it's like my opinions dont matter ...

like I'm not a person so kinda different

It's funny how people think they are so perfect right.. we all have flaws that's what makes us us... it's a beautiful thing