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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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. :)