One thing I wish people knew about OCD is....
That you are always fighting inside!
@rosewithtears18 Thank you for sharing! It can be so hard to fight everyday, but together we can keep going!
@Lucy
I hope so too. Thank you for understanding!!
That they cannot defeat their fears unless someone is really supportive & tries again and again
@considerateSea1229 And that trying makes us so so strong <3 Thank you for sharing!
It's more than just being anal. It's more than just being a perfectionist. It's more than just about cleanliness and organisation and making sure that everything's in order.
There's also violent thoughts. There's also doubt. There's also thoughts that make you question your identity and your morality.
It's so much broader than what the media likes to show.
@ApplesAndTea This is so true! It's such a complex and multifaceted disorder, and it can be hard to even scrape the surface of how hard it can be. Thank you for sharing <3
It's not always being neat freak or a perfectionist. OCD can exist in other ways too.
@Purrple yes! There are actually 5 types of OCD, and they're all so different! Thank you for sharing <3
We can't control our impulses and it is frustrating.
@Totheskyandbeyond It can be so frustrating to not have control of them :( Thank you for sharing!
@Lucy Thanks =)
I know my thoughts and fears are irrational. I just cant stop them.
@affableSugar8465 I'm really sorry you're struggling <3 It's so true that we can have this awareness but we just can't control it! Thanks for sharing <3
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@lonelysmolelf So true! Compulsions can be quiet and calculated, as well as frantic or aggressive- it varies person by person and even day to day! Thanks for sharing <3
Its not about being fussy or attention seeking. Things just have their right place.
@graltsie I totally agree! People can think it's just us being picky and wanting attention but it's so much more. Thanks for sharing!
I know my OCD isn't rational, but it doesn't make it any less real to me.
@InMyOpinion It's so real! People can belittle it and minimise it, but to us it's so important! Thanks for sharing <3
It can physically hurt if you act on compulsions a lot
@wittySpruce8187 Great answer! Some compulsions, as well as BFRBs (a related family of disorders that this forum also helps!) can involve inflicting damage onto us, and people around us should be aware that we may be in pain, but it's not purposeful! Thanks for sharing <3
