Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Online Support Group

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A tumblr blog for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, by people with Obsessive Compulsive disorder. Feel free to send your questions to our ask box, or to submit something! We're always looking to improve our blog, so please send your suggestions as well. There's no judging, so why don't you join us?

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Is the unlikely hero of room 13b accurate?

I only read half of it--but from what I read (and from what I remember) it was more accurate than a lot of books with characters with OCD.

In case you haven’t heard it lately: I’m glad you’re here.

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We held on to hope of better days coming,and when we did we were right.

John Darnielle//You Were Cool

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Hi. So I was diagnosed when I was 10 but ripped out of therapy when I was 11 due to finances. I'm 18 now, and although I coped as much as I could I feel on the verge of breaking. I hardly see the point in trying anymore...

Hey,

if you’re in the USA, I know there are places that do therapy on a sliding scale or for no fee.

Does this help at all?

I know how you feel. Recovery is possible.

I have recurring obtrusive thoughts related to mice infestations and getting a disease from mice. Though I've not been near mice since early August, I still feel some of my possessions aren't clean and have diseases on them. I just need support!

You’re not alone, and you’re in the right place.

I have a question. Is spending hours googling symptoms for diseases and mental disorders and then wondering and worrying that I have them a possible symptom of my ocd? The worry usually passes though.

Yes, it sounds like OCD. Worth getting checked out by a mental health professional.

Just a random thought but does anyone else find their OCD seems determined to keep them single? Like I spent literally years getting past HOCD only to be landed with a contamination theme making relationships difficult. It's almost like the bastard wants me all to itself (and it's not a battle its going to win).

I’ve never experienced this, but other people might have.

I would possibly be interested in the video thing, but i would really like more info on what you want people to do for it

more on this later.

I have really bad OCD. This isn't as much asking for help as it is venting. My brother is having a birthday party today. I am scared of all the people bringing their germs into my house. I will have to shake hands and they might sit in My Spot and contaminate it.

Feel free to vent. If you need anything, you can always shoot me an ask.

Hi I have some kind of unusual (?) obssesion: i am always looking for something/searching it can be gf or books or video games and when i cant find it i feel really uncomfortable like i feel when im anxious/ triggered. idk does anyone else feel this way?

I haven’t had this, has anyone else?

I am self diagnosed because I'm afraid that if I contact a doctor about my OCD I will somehow have a "permanent record" in my health insurance that I am mentally ill, or somehow future employees will find out that I'm mentally ill. Do you think this is me just coming up with a reason not to see a doctor because I'm nervous, or is there something to it?

If you’re in the USA, health insurance companies cannot deny you coverage on pre-existing conditions under obamacare. (At least that’s what I understand.)

Future employers don’t have to know, as far as I know. It’s a good thing to get help. OCD is real.

I see you're making a video, what all will be involved in the making?

More on that to come.

I think it's my OCD that tells me I don't *really* have OCD and that I'm just pretending and lying to everyone. I don't know, I haven't heard of anyone else getting thoughts like this? I know I am ill, I have doctors who say I am, but what if they're wrong and I've lied to them accidentally? I feel like my OCD isn't "bad enough" and that I am just a bad person. I haven't really mentioned this to anyone. I want to cry now. Sorry if this is upsetting.

Hey, it’s okay. I’ve had that exact same obsession.

OCD’s a tricky bastard, and it can make us feel like things are true when they’re not true.

Have you tried Exposure/Response Prevention?

How do I work on recovering from ocd? I read online somewhere that a way to stop intrusive/violent thoughts is to think them through and work on not having a panic response to it but that sounds very harmful and terrifying. There's gotta be a better way, right?

Okay, so, you’re probably not going to like my answer. But stay with me for a minute: the treatment for OCD is called Exposure/Response Prevention, which you can learn much, much more about here:https://iocdf.org/

and also on Google.

I’ve done this treatment. It’s helped me so much, and I’m still doing it. You don’t have to think all these thoughts at once, or do the scariest one first; it can be a very gradual process. Do you have a therapist? There are also workbooks you can buy at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com for OCD.

I promise you it’s worth it.

I have recently gone off my anti depressents and its been a struggle.. Ive had irritated mood swings and aching in my back and Ive been freaked out and obbsessing over more stuff. But the medication made me suicidal..

Is there a different medicine you can try? Have you talked to your treatment team (doctor, therapist, etc.) abut this at all?

I use a lot of hand sanitizer and wash my hands a lot for fear of germs and getting sick. I hate touching people, being near sick people, can't stand odd numbers, etc. This led to a lot of kids at school assuming I have OCD, and it made me feel really self-conscious about myself. I always speculated about having it anyway. I talked to my mum about going to the doctor. She just dismissed my plea. I just don't know what to do. Even coming to you feels like I'm faking it for attention.

Hi,

I’m glad you came to me. Here is a link that might help: https://iocdf.org/expert-opinions/my-parents-dont-believe-i-have-ocd/

Hi, my compulsions have to do with clothes being contaminated by school (idk how to explain it) and I've just started cognitive behavioral therapy for it. Its going well so far but I'm afraid that the work I've done over the summer will evaporate because of going back to school. What should I do?

Hi,

stress can make OCD flare up. Will you be seeing your therapist during the school year?

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