Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

hello123_

Date posted: 3y

Me too, it’s comforting knowing there’s a place where we can speak so openly

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

or I guess you do haha

adaptocd

Date posted: 3y

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 :)

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

Thank you

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

adaptocd

Date posted: 3y

It can be dangerous to experience that kind of invalidation when you are not in a stable mindset. What I would suggest, instead of using your energy to change their minds, I would set a boundary for yourself that you’ll discuss the topic with only those who will be understanding of it. I know it’s hurtful that your family has taken the option to be your support system away, but you have the power to do what is best for you. Maybe in the future your family will be more open to your condition, but right now, your emotional well-being is what’s most important.

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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.

hello123_

Date posted: 3y

I don’t tell my family what I’m going through, because like yours they haven’t experienced it so they don’t really understand, this is an amazing app where everyone is so helpful and we all know what each other are going through, and therapists too, sending you love❤️

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

Idontknowaus...

Date posted: 3y

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

anonymousbc

Date posted: 3y

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.

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

like I'm not a person so kinda different

Aly-Marie

Date posted: 3y

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

issphra 🫶🏻

Date posted: 19w

I feel absolutely heartbroken

I’ve shared on here before that I don’t have the best relationship with my parents but I still care for them a lot. I love them. This disorder has been so debilitating for the last 4 months. It keeps getting worse. It’s been attacking any physical contact with my parents. Any touches, hugs, playful jabs, caresses, anything. Anything that’s supposed to be pure and loving. My brain jumps to it being inappropriate, or weird or just comparing it to something sexual. Then I just feel so uncomfortable. I don’t know if I’m just hyperaware of how I feel, I tense up badly or if I’m checking how I feel. I don’t know. It breaks my heart. It genuinely hurts so bad. I feel like a child who just wants to cry in her parents’ arms but OCD is trying to take them away. This feels so painful, I’ve been dealing with so many themes but this specific situation hurts the most. I feel devastated and scared. If anyone else has been through this or has any advice, I’d really appreciate it. And if not, just knowing that someone heard me would mean a lot. I feel so deeply sad.

Christy Str...

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 14w

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Date posted: 10w

I really wish yall would actually help.

This app is too flooded with posts and not enough people returning help. I really need it like. I’m sorry to be a nuisance but literally nobody else understands OCD & how debilitating it is. I’m so tired. So so tired.

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