Learning To Live With My OCD
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Date: 2023-08-20
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Daddylingo
My parents don't believe me when I say I have OCD. During quarantine, I became super afraid of germs. Anytime I touches something, I had to scrub my hands dry with burning hot water and too much soap, and then aggressively dry my hands. My hands started becoming red, raw. Around that same time, a fight broke out in my neighborhood between three teenagers. Every night from then on, no matter how tired I was, I stepped out of my room to check every window and every door of my two-story house to make sure it was securely locked. After a couple of months of this routine every night, I had a nightmare that I was drowning. Obviously this is a sign, I thought to myself. It MUST have been a sign from God. He was telling me that if I didn't pray to Him to ensure my family's safety every night, they would drown and die and it would be all my fault, and I would go to Hell. I'm not of that specific religion, mind you. Luckily, I don't have to deal with this as much anymore. But whenever I try and ask for a diagnosis, my parents ask me what the point is and immediately shut me down because OCD is all about cleaning.
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My parents don't believe me when I say I have OCD. During quarantine, I became super afraid of germs. Anytime I touches something, I had to scrub my hands dry with burning hot water and too much soap, and then aggressively dry my hands. My hands started becoming red, raw. Around that same time, a fight broke out in my neighborhood between three teenagers. Every night from then on, no matter how tired I was, I stepped out of my room to check every window and every door of my two-story house to make sure it was securely locked. After a couple of months of this routine every night, I had a nightmare that I was drowning. Obviously this is a sign, I thought to myself. It MUST have been a sign from God. He was telling me that if I didn't pray to Him to ensure my family's safety every night, they would drown and die and it would be all my fault, and I would go to Hell. I'm not of that specific religion, mind you. Luckily, I don't have to deal with this as much anymore. But whenever I try and ask for a diagnosis, my parents ask me what the point is and immediately shut me down because OCD is all about cleaning.
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Sundus
I don't know if I have OCD or not. I am undiagnosed Autistic and I have sensory issues.
The Noises that disturb me keep playing in my head over and over and never stop, the texture of some fabrics makes me imagine someone breaking their fingernails while scratching that fabric then breaking it, makes me, the toothbrush makes me think of a toilet brush, dirty toilets makes me imagine I've got poop all over me and I'm dirty, Food made by someone's hand makes me imagine if there are any boogers in it, Someone chewing nuts makes me go Crazy, and so on.
I get super uncomfortable and get headaches and suffer from Stress even by the presence of someone. It feels like someone is constantly pulling the string of a toy and never letting go. Please tell me, is it just Autism or do I have OCD too?
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I don't know if I have OCD or not. I am undiagnosed Autistic and I have sensory issues.
The Noises that disturb me keep playing in my head over and over and never stop, the texture of some fabrics makes me imagine someone breaking their fingernails while scratching that fabric then breaking it, makes me, the toothbrush makes me think of a toilet brush, dirty toilets makes me imagine I've got poop all over me and I'm dirty, Food made by someone's hand makes me imagine if there are any boogers in it, Someone chewing nuts makes me go Crazy, and so on.
I get super uncomfortable and get headaches and suffer from Stress even by the presence of someone. It feels like someone is constantly pulling the string of a toy and never letting go. Please tell me, is it just Autism or do I have OCD too?
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Mmmmmm
I had to take a shower every time I got home from school because I thought some people had diseases and I scrubbed my skin so hard with soap that it would take 2 hours to shower and my skin would be left with stains of soap and I would wash my hands every time something bad happens to me and my hands were super dry and I was super scared of everything I went to a therapist and one of them mentioned schizophrenia and my mom got mad and I was pulled out of therapy and I had it for 4 years now and I am religious and I think getting better with my religion helped me but I still have compulsive anxiety attacks and would have to breath a certain way and I would have to hold my breath
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I had to take a shower every time I got home from school because I thought some people had diseases and I scrubbed my skin so hard with soap that it would take 2 hours to shower and my skin would be left with stains of soap and I would wash my hands every time something bad happens to me and my hands were super dry and I was super scared of everything I went to a therapist and one of them mentioned schizophrenia and my mom got mad and I was pulled out of therapy and I had it for 4 years now and I am religious and I think getting better with my religion helped me but I still have compulsive anxiety attacks and would have to breath a certain way and I would have to hold my breath
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Anubha
As someone who is actually Diagnosed with OCD this video really touched my heart. Seeing this and reading all the comments makes me realise how different the compulsions and obsessions are but in the end they are just that along with all the negativity that the mind spews at us constantly. Despite Knowing all of this I Really can't control my obsessions and it makes me feel so sad and desperate to overcome them as I see how badly it is affecting not only my life but also my family. They scold me regarding my illness but they also go through sm to protect me from the same.
I really wish that someday I could atleast have an actual control over my thoughts yk.
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As someone who is actually Diagnosed with OCD this video really touched my heart. Seeing this and reading all the comments makes me realise how different the compulsions and obsessions are but in the end they are just that along with all the negativity that the mind spews at us constantly. Despite Knowing all of this I Really can't control my obsessions and it makes me feel so sad and desperate to overcome them as I see how badly it is affecting not only my life but also my family. They scold me regarding my illness but they also go through sm to protect me from the same.
I really wish that someday I could atleast have an actual control over my thoughts yk.
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Just
I wouldn't say I have OCD, but I sometimes thing What if I can't continue in high school, What if my parents and grandparents suddenly die, what will I do, What if I die, what will my parents think, I also sometimes hear myself thinking What if that friend of mine, comes to me, and then stab me, luckily, ADHD comes to rescue and distract me from it, I also randomly daydream because INFP and ADHD, working together like power rangers combining their powers. When I'm in elementary school, I'd keep my textbooks and notebooks inside my desk, and I always arrange them by size. The biggest one will be at the bottom, the smallest will be on top.
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I wouldn't say I have OCD, but I sometimes thing What if I can't continue in high school, What if my parents and grandparents suddenly die, what will I do, What if I die, what will my parents think, I also sometimes hear myself thinking What if that friend of mine, comes to me, and then stab me, luckily, ADHD comes to rescue and distract me from it, I also randomly daydream because INFP and ADHD, working together like power rangers combining their powers. When I'm in elementary school, I'd keep my textbooks and notebooks inside my desk, and I always arrange them by size. The biggest one will be at the bottom, the smallest will be on top.
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Adam
Is it an OCD thought if every time I drive through a traffic light, knowing Im going through a green light, but then, a couple of seconds later, thinking Ive gone through a red light and worrying for the next fortnight about getting a fine and losing money to a mistake I made even though I didnt but now I dont know if I did or didnt?
I think I have OCD, I know Im autistic and I dont know if you can have autism and OCD, or if autism comes with OCD symptoms, but I know Ive been struggling with such symptoms as intrusive thoughts, obsessive thoughts etc.
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Is it an OCD thought if every time I drive through a traffic light, knowing Im going through a green light, but then, a couple of seconds later, thinking Ive gone through a red light and worrying for the next fortnight about getting a fine and losing money to a mistake I made even though I didnt but now I dont know if I did or didnt?
I think I have OCD, I know Im autistic and I dont know if you can have autism and OCD, or if autism comes with OCD symptoms, but I know Ive been struggling with such symptoms as intrusive thoughts, obsessive thoughts etc.
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Boi853
I constantly see people say I have OCD, and nowadays I have to ask if its actually been diagnosed or not, cause when people think that they have OCD because they clean their room three times a week, sure, but thats not OCD, thats perfectionism. Luckily I was told I have a smaller case of OCD, which has meant moreso just the constant social paranoia and fidgeting, but I sympathize for those who have it worse than me, I cant imagine experiencing what I do tenfold, I hope you have or will find the closest thing to your inner peace.
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I constantly see people say I have OCD, and nowadays I have to ask if its actually been diagnosed or not, cause when people think that they have OCD because they clean their room three times a week, sure, but thats not OCD, thats perfectionism. Luckily I was told I have a smaller case of OCD, which has meant moreso just the constant social paranoia and fidgeting, but I sympathize for those who have it worse than me, I cant imagine experiencing what I do tenfold, I hope you have or will find the closest thing to your inner peace.
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Jojo
I relate to all of this but not that extreme, I dont think I habe ocd so is there something that could describe a lighter version of ocd?
Its bothering me when something isnt in line or when my friends mess up something or put something back in a wrong way and something like doing a lot equally, chewing equally on each side, walking equally on the ground with and without raindrops, moving my legs equally to each tree when Im in the car or bus but I dont have this obsession that I cant think of something else
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I relate to all of this but not that extreme, I dont think I habe ocd so is there something that could describe a lighter version of ocd?
Its bothering me when something isnt in line or when my friends mess up something or put something back in a wrong way and something like doing a lot equally, chewing equally on each side, walking equally on the ground with and without raindrops, moving my legs equally to each tree when Im in the car or bus but I dont have this obsession that I cant think of something else
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musical
I Envy him for having his family by his side who could understand what is going on with you cuz in my case I have literally no one who can understand what is going on with me, cuz my family thinks that I am just creating a drama they never take me to psychiatric or never understand how much I am suffering instead they scold me for being whole day in room for spending too much time on cleaning, to not studying well and in the end I am the only one who helped me
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I Envy him for having his family by his side who could understand what is going on with you cuz in my case I have literally no one who can understand what is going on with me, cuz my family thinks that I am just creating a drama they never take me to psychiatric or never understand how much I am suffering instead they scold me for being whole day in room for spending too much time on cleaning, to not studying well and in the end I am the only one who helped me
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Shae
I feel embarrassed of my OCD I cant sit in chairs that look dirty, my silverware disgusts me when its not clean enough, Im obsessed with the idea of being the perfect child, I cant stand the thought of someone I dont know touching me as I feeling theyre dirty, and the thought of me even doing something relatively wrong makes me feel disgusting as well. No matter how many times I explain this my family doesnt understand. This video is very accurate.
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I feel embarrassed of my OCD I cant sit in chairs that look dirty, my silverware disgusts me when its not clean enough, Im obsessed with the idea of being the perfect child, I cant stand the thought of someone I dont know touching me as I feeling theyre dirty, and the thought of me even doing something relatively wrong makes me feel disgusting as well. No matter how many times I explain this my family doesnt understand. This video is very accurate.
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Markan
I live with my OCD dad and its. not as bad. He worries because i might fall for the same path as he did when he was young.
The thing is, he didn't know society completely. He still doesn't get it and partially my mom to, but he doesn't understand why times have changed.
He will never understand and will believe in the process that time didn't even change, but he did accept the fact that people are more crazier than he will ever know
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I live with my OCD dad and its. not as bad. He worries because i might fall for the same path as he did when he was young.
The thing is, he didn't know society completely. He still doesn't get it and partially my mom to, but he doesn't understand why times have changed.
He will never understand and will believe in the process that time didn't even change, but he did accept the fact that people are more crazier than he will ever know
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Dylanssinging
I tried exposure therapy and it was just too hard. It could be the therapist was bad but like its really, really hard. Instead I worked with a new therapist in THINKING about being in uncomfortable scenarios, and even that was really hard. But it was easier for me. Medication has helped me too. Its much better now after years of therapy but yah OCD is difficult to live with. Getting the right help for you is vital.
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I tried exposure therapy and it was just too hard. It could be the therapist was bad but like its really, really hard. Instead I worked with a new therapist in THINKING about being in uncomfortable scenarios, and even that was really hard. But it was easier for me. Medication has helped me too. Its much better now after years of therapy but yah OCD is difficult to live with. Getting the right help for you is vital.
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littlespottedgecko
I have had OCD since I was 13. It has been a daily torment that varies from bearable to panic stricken hell. I am so afraid of what will happen if I get it wrong or miss something when I am checking. I have even broken the door twice checking it's locked and I am scared I will do it again, It upsets my other half so much. Antidepressants don't help at all and therapy difficult to get. I am so tired.
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I have had OCD since I was 13. It has been a daily torment that varies from bearable to panic stricken hell. I am so afraid of what will happen if I get it wrong or miss something when I am checking. I have even broken the door twice checking it's locked and I am scared I will do it again, It upsets my other half so much. Antidepressants don't help at all and therapy difficult to get. I am so tired.
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Anna
ocd is honestly really horrible, it prevents me from experiencing things other people do, last year i washed my hands so much they bled and people at school and even my own friend would mock me about it and i cant hug my family, sit on certain furniture or touch certain things and it makes me feel disconnected from everyone and it feels like no one understands it and they all just think im crazy
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ocd is honestly really horrible, it prevents me from experiencing things other people do, last year i washed my hands so much they bled and people at school and even my own friend would mock me about it and i cant hug my family, sit on certain furniture or touch certain things and it makes me feel disconnected from everyone and it feels like no one understands it and they all just think im crazy
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aparajita
In OCD you know that you are doing too much or cleaning too much but anxiety of not doing is something, really bad. For me, putting time limit for cleaning helped. I would tell my mind I am gonna clean up for lets say x minutes and after that there is no way it will be dirty and even if it is, nothing bad will happen, everything still be same helped me a lot. I feel so better than before.
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In OCD you know that you are doing too much or cleaning too much but anxiety of not doing is something, really bad. For me, putting time limit for cleaning helped. I would tell my mind I am gonna clean up for lets say x minutes and after that there is no way it will be dirty and even if it is, nothing bad will happen, everything still be same helped me a lot. I feel so better than before.
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BelleTheGemini
Ive always wondered if I had ocd but after watching this video I realized that I relate to almost everything it said. The biggest thing for me is feeling like Im not in control of my mind. Ive always felt like me and my brain are two separate entities that are always at odds with each other. I think Im finally going to get help
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Ive always wondered if I had ocd but after watching this video I realized that I relate to almost everything it said. The biggest thing for me is feeling like Im not in control of my mind. Ive always felt like me and my brain are two separate entities that are always at odds with each other. I think Im finally going to get help
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Moth
This reminds me of when i was younger, how i fixated on two specific things. i dont think i have ocd but i can tie back two things that i was aware of. 1. My awareness of breathing & swallowing / would cause me to have panic attacks at times 2. Thoughts of how my existence would negatively impact loved ones (holding friends back)
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This reminds me of when i was younger, how i fixated on two specific things. i dont think i have ocd but i can tie back two things that i was aware of. 1. My awareness of breathing & swallowing / would cause me to have panic attacks at times 2. Thoughts of how my existence would negatively impact loved ones (holding friends back)
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Dak
OCD. Owhhh. It's really such a hellhole to be stuck in.
The torturing cycle of constant rituals that have to be satisfied.
I'm so sorry my fellow OCD buddies. That you have to go through this cruel illness.
I believe that you CAN be set free, AND YOU ARE ABLE TO BE! Don't satisfy those impulses!
YOU GOT THIS!
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OCD. Owhhh. It's really such a hellhole to be stuck in.
The torturing cycle of constant rituals that have to be satisfied.
I'm so sorry my fellow OCD buddies. That you have to go through this cruel illness.
I believe that you CAN be set free, AND YOU ARE ABLE TO BE! Don't satisfy those impulses!
YOU GOT THIS!
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Eevee
Having lived with OCD for probably more than a decade by now and only now slowly starting to get the help I missed for so long, this video gives me a little bit of hope. That I too am able to get control of my mind back. Thank you, Psych2go, sincerely thank you.
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Having lived with OCD for probably more than a decade by now and only now slowly starting to get the help I missed for so long, this video gives me a little bit of hope. That I too am able to get control of my mind back. Thank you, Psych2go, sincerely thank you.
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Vanilla
People should know more about OCD & its an Actual mental disease, from Sadness & pan! c attak that OCD cause it could effect physically so if you have OCD or someone who has it, fight the disease not diseased, thank for making this video that should be viral
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People should know more about OCD & its an Actual mental disease, from Sadness & pan! c attak that OCD cause it could effect physically so if you have OCD or someone who has it, fight the disease not diseased, thank for making this video that should be viral
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geets
As a person who got diagnosed with OCD last year, this video is amazing. I always found it so hard to explain to others what I feel, but seeing this video made my heart smile. I am being understood, and I am not alone. Thank you so much for the video.
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As a person who got diagnosed with OCD last year, this video is amazing. I always found it so hard to explain to others what I feel, but seeing this video made my heart smile. I am being understood, and I am not alone. Thank you so much for the video.
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Bright
Hi
This video helped alot I have OCD and it's really bad if I don't do something I will remember it for the whole day and it gets so bad and sometimes the bag of my chain should be at the center, Touching cold floors your videos help me alot.
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Hi
This video helped alot I have OCD and it's really bad if I don't do something I will remember it for the whole day and it gets so bad and sometimes the bag of my chain should be at the center, Touching cold floors your videos help me alot.
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Puspam
I used to face these same problems few years ago when I was in school. After going to college and starting to have exposure with different types of people, now I feel comfortable with imperfections and can interact much better with my peers.
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I used to face these same problems few years ago when I was in school. After going to college and starting to have exposure with different types of people, now I feel comfortable with imperfections and can interact much better with my peers.
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Abhipsa
I have OCD and it is like an invisible prison. There is a monster inside my head, who made me do self-sabotaging things and I am doing everything as she says, I am in control of her. The monster is the negetive voices in my head.
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I have OCD and it is like an invisible prison. There is a monster inside my head, who made me do self-sabotaging things and I am doing everything as she says, I am in control of her. The monster is the negetive voices in my head.
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Anirossa
Glad my ocd isn't this bad, more stuck while locking things, doors, stoves, sleep part and organizing. but not to the point I can't study or stuck vacumming. must be hell
Adhd and dyslexia the harder parts in my brain
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Glad my ocd isn't this bad, more stuck while locking things, doors, stoves, sleep part and organizing. but not to the point I can't study or stuck vacumming. must be hell
Adhd and dyslexia the harder parts in my brain
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