One thing I wish people knew about OCD is....
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@Lucy That it's not just about being clean!
@Kate Yes Kate! OCD is a reallly complex disorder with many different variations- some are to do with cleanliness (like contamination) but some can be pure-O, or more ritualistic. Thanks for sharing!
That even though 'the world won't fall apart if you...' we can't just turn it off. Having OCD isn't a choice.
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Agree
@StrivingSoul I think that's one thing people really don't understand- it's not a choice, we can't just turn it off! People can be really dismissive or thing we're weird when we're just doing what we need to do <3 Thank you for sharing!
That avoiding/overcoming compulsive behaviors is easier said than done and we can't just "get over it".
@courteousStrings2631 So true! Lots of mental disorders people often think you can just 'get over', but we all know it's so much harder! Thank you for sharing <3
How to cure it.
@Grue Thanks for sharing! It can be really hard to find ways of dealing with OCD, but friends and family can often be helpful with determining new ideas <3
That I cant just turn it off.
That negative words are serious.
@RenewedHopeAgain So true <3 people often don't see the seriousness of it, but when it's such a part of your life, you can't escape it. Thanks for sharing!
Hi, there! I have a thing about washing my hands and hoarding useless junk.
@FaithfulPrune9638 Welcome to the OCD community! We actually have a Hoarding forum section within our community- click here to check it out!
That I'm not entitled or selfish for compulsively needing something to be a certain way, that I don't approve of my intrusive thoughts, and I can't simply just stop my compulsions. Mostly the first one though.
@EarlyOwl I totally agree! People can see us as time wasters and as being selfish just for taking time to do what we need to do to stay safe <3 Thanks for sharing!
It doesn't mean being a neat freak or that I care more about myself than other people or that I care about myself at all
@AdenOf2552 The neat freak comment is one we must hear every day! People saying 'I'm SO OCD' because they like organisation, when it's so much more than that! Thanks for sharing <3
Is that I really wish I could take a break from the exhaustion of my compulsion, and that it's not something I "choose" to do. If I could stop it all the time, I would.
@NyotaU513 *hugs* it's true OCD is exhausing, and I really hope that here in this forum we can help you to feel safer and feel less overcome by your OCD <3 Thanks for sharing!