Newly Diagnosed & Nervous

I’m sorry you’re going through a tough time right now. You are definitely not alone and you don’t sound crazy at all.

Please know you are not “going off the deep end.” People who do not understand OCD tend to have very stereotypical views on it and don’t really know how it takes over. Just because you are struggling, doesn’t mean you’re “losing it.” You are absolutely not alone in how you feel. I also struggle with whether knowing something stems from OCD or if I’m genuinely concerned about something. I am not at all equipped to give fantastic advice about OCD as I’m struggling with it too. Just know that you don’t have to feel broken or bad because you’re struggling with it. 🖤

I am right there with you. I am a perfectionist UX and graphic designer and everything needs to be just so, or I freeze up or get a tight chest feeling like I am missing something. Even simple things have seemed impossible lately. I used to work so easily and now everything is difficult. Keep looking up and know that it is good to be just good enough. You are valuable.

Hey buddy, fellow 33-year-old nerdy artist with OCD here. Let’s be friends. You’re in the right place, surrounded by the right people. I believe in you and I believe you will get better. I’m really sorry your husband isn’t being very empathetic about what you’re going through. I wish he’d do a little research to help him understand the hell you’re in. It’s supposed to be through sickness and in health, and OCD is an illness. I’m sure he’s hurting too, but I just want you to know that if this man ends up leaving you, it isn’t because you ruined your marriage, it’s because he broke his vows. Anyway, enough of my husband-bashing (cause I can do that for hours 😂) we’re here for you, and if NOCD takes your insurance I HIGHLY recommend hooking up with a therapist on here. Otherwise, find an ERP therapist in network. It’s literally life changing. My symptoms have reduced by 50% in 3 months. There is so much hope for you.

Thanks. I really needed to hear that today.

I been feeling this way too wondering weather or not is this real or OCD. The advice I got told was it does not matter if it's "real" or "not." There unfruitfull and do not help us. What matter most is how we respond to them. Your boyfriend probably doesn't understand the realness and scaryness of OCD and thats why he is says your "going off the deepend." I wonder to if the people around me are horrible and it's super hard! Your not alone and your feelings are valid. Good luck you got this solider.