OCD + People are annoying
Most people I come across think OCD is just about being clean, and they don’t see it as its own functioning disorder. I don’t get mad, there’s no reason to. If I didn’t figure out I had OCD, I’d be the same. But that being said, whenever I explain I’m having a hard time with OCD, they don’t understand. I talk about my h@rm ocd, how I ruminate and how I can’t seem to find a break, even when I sleep. They don’t understand and they just think I’m an anxious, dramatic person. OCD is a disorder that heavily revolves around anxiety, yes. But having intrusive thoughts all the time Isn’t fun or easy. It is one of the most debilitating disorders for a reason. I hope this reaches out to someone who relates.
@lover119
I can understand how frustrating it is when people only see the stereotypes of the disorder and not the reality of what it is like living with OCD. I am sorry to hear that even when you explain your personal experience with OCD, people still don't understand and just think you're being anxious and dramatic. Their opinion is not a fair characteristic of you because the intrusive thoughts that come from OCD can be overpowering; definitely not fun or easy to handle. It sounds like these people need to pick up a book or something to educate themselves on exactly what OCD is rather than letting the media paint OCD as being a "clean freak". I hope more people with OCD reply to this so you can see that you are most definitely not alone here.