I Have a Confession

I think I might have OCD, I have spoken to a counselor about it and they have suggested I go to a GP to get referred to a specialist but I feel reluctant to go get help because it will involve opening up to someone about things from my past and talking about the intrusive thoughts I have.

Sometimes my 'symptoms' interfere with my day to day life, I can't go to sleep until certain things in the house are kept orderly, I check the door multiple times before I feel ok walking away from my house and I have intrusive thoughts that really bring me down.

It gets in the way of my university work too, I obsess over things way too much.

Even if this isn't OCD, there is still an issue there and I hope one day I can pucker up the courage and talk to a professional.

I just needed to let this out, sometimes the anonymity of this website really helps.

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SW-User

Go to a professional. My mum has it. It’s difficult to live with and you aren’t loosing anything by talking to them. They are trained and they are there to help you. They won’t judge you. Thousands of people have ocd. It’s nothing to be ashamed off and you should get help as soon as possible

Ynotisay · M

Your call, and I don't know your situation, but I'd REALLY think about not going. There's a million things people can do on their own that does NOT require "professionals" who, often, are more messed up than the patients and just LOVE LOVE LOVE throwing bullshit drugs at a problem. For a price.

MissMoon · 26-30, F

@Ynotisay Over here professional help is free, so are the drugs but the drugs are only really given out for more severe cases.

I do agree though, for the most part, that it isn't always the only option...I've just dealt with it myself thus far but sometimes it does become difficult

Ynotisay · M

@MissMoon Ah. That must be nice to access free care. You know what might make you feel better? Take a look at all the famous people with some level of OCD. :)

canusernamebemyusername · M

Def get it checked on. I have OCD and it can get worse if not treated. So the quicker the better. But yeah it does sound OCD like.

MissMoon · 26-30, F

@canusernamebemyusername Yeah, I probably should. Most of the time I just deal with it but when I am in a stressful situation my obsessive habits get worse and it really does make my life difficult. I am sorry that you have OCD though and thanks for responding to my post

canusernamebemyusername · M

Stress def makes it worse. Which is why I try to avoid it as much as I can. Being tired can do the same thing. I hope yours gets better and that you take care of yourself.

SW-User

Medication is necessary if clinically diagnosed.

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

Go to a professional
All they do is help you to help yourself. I have OCD. It's too much to handle by yourself, and why beat yourself up?

MissMoon · 26-30, F

@uncalled4 I am sorry to hear that you have OCD, I do think I should get help...I just don't like the thought of opening up about some things...but I guess I might need to.

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