OCD Chats - Offering Support

Hi everyone!

As a long-term sufferer of OCD, I want to offer my support as a listener to anyone who would like to talk about it in a nonjudgmental, understanding, and empathetic setting.

I recognize (and have experienced) the unfortunately significant difficulties that can arise when seeking support for OCD/intrusive thoughts, especially when they pertain to subjects that are often considered shameful or taboo.

I will never provide conscious reassurance (you can read here why doing so only worsens OCD symptoms: OCD and Reassurance Seeking) out of a genuine desire to not make your OCD/intrusive thoughts worse in the long-run, but you can certainly expect unconditional support, a listening-ear, and very likely lots of “I’ve been through that too!” as well.

Wishing everyone all the best in your journeys and progress.

@ShneurZ