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Any advice..? My girlfriend had OCD, specifically OCPD. What can I do to comfort her when she’s feeling anxious/ out of control, dealing with intrusive thoughts, wanting to act on her compulsions etc? I can’t physically be there for her when she breaks down, talking to her through texting and calling for comfort doesn’t help too much sometimes. I want to help her and make her feel as loved and safe as possible, but I need help to make sure I can provide her with that

Recently my Harm OCD gets worse. Reading online can sometimes get me confused. My obsession mainly focuses on whether I will commit suicide. It’s not that I really want to do it. The word “suicide” can make me extremely anxious and terrified. Then, I start to obsess whether I will do it. I start to check and analyze my thoughts because I am afraid it would happen. (Deep in my heart, I just want to be normal and live a happy life.) But, i don’t know and what if? I can’t get the mental images out of my head, and it makes me feel so powerless. Can anyone help?

My boyfriend spent the night recently. I had to leave in the morning before him. When I got home I found that he had (very sweetly!) made my bed and even folded my special blanket at the end of my bed. But he hadn’t made my bed the way I always do and I felt compelled to redo it my normal way, effectively undoing his act of kindness. It was really frustrating and my non-OCD friends couldn’t understand. I’m glad to find someplace to share and find some validation and understanding.

How often do you all try to seek reassurance?

Who here suffers from sexual/harm ocd? I've suffered from obsessions about being attracted to family members, children, animals, all of which have now calmed down and don't really bother me much, i'm shocked too considering i've not had major obsessions or thoughts because i've not been on medication for months and months, just goes to show that it can pass

Hi all, I'm currently struggling with getting my hand washing under control. I have a rather intense fear of illness (due to nearly dying at 11) and as cold season approaches, my washing gets to the point of cracked bleeding hands. Any advice on how to approach this? I am also in therapy however would like to ask you all just incase!

My mother keeps telling me to "get in control" of my head and "just say no". Any advice on how I can make her understand better ?