Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder, more specifically, an anxiety disorder. OCD is manifested in a variety of forms, but is most commonly characterized by a subject's obsessive (repetitive, distressing, intrusive) thoughts and related compulsions (tasks or rituals) which attempt to neutralize the obsessions.

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Pure "O" OCD google it...

Sly
Sly

OCD is not what it is stereotyped to be. Attention to detail is not (most of the time) OCD. I have OCD Pure "O" meaning no outward compulsions. There are compulsions, but they take place in the mind. I have intrusive thoughts of suicide and harm themes. There are many other forms. Homosexual OCD, meaning you are not gay but constantly wonder if you are. Relationship OCD, constantly wondering if your significant other is the right one for you. Contamination OCD, fear of getting sick. Pedophile OCD, fear that you could be a Pedophile, but no for sure you are not and on and on...There are many others. It's nicknamed "The Doubting Disease". It's any intrusive thought that is the opposite or goes against your personal moral boundaries. This is where the intrusive thoughts hit you, it sends a person into a "What if?" Frenzy, for hours upon hours. Most people don't understand it, I can only talk to my therapist about it. It freaks other people out, my friends included. I just wanted to say, this can be a very traumitizing disorder, with no outward signs. I won't talk about it to just anyone. It's a horrible disease to have. Ted

Sly
Sly
https://www.intrusivethoughts.org/ocd-symptoms/pure-ocd
rosecandy
rosecandy
I find it to be a completely misunderstood part of me, as well. Truth is, I'm undiagnosed, but I'm about 90% sure I have OCD. It's hard to explain this to people who do not have OCD and find any sort of understanding. You can explain, but... some people don't want you to. You can try to describe the hell you're in, but some people just don't want to hear it. I've turned to this forum (and others on DS) many times because it's very hard to talk to people who don't get it. I've actually suspected that I have had it since adolescence, but in the past when I've mentioned it, I've been completely dismissed by my family.

And I ended up in a situation this year that made it worse than it's ever been. I'm doing my best to pull myself up and out of it. It's been very hard, and I haven't had much support.

It's good that you're going to therapy for it. Are you finding it helpful? Would you recommend therapy?

I hope you can find the extra support you need here.
silverlight
silverlight
Thank You for this post...
i have 90 % pure obsessional OCD....

i don't open up to too many people about it because so often when i try to,people say,"Oh,you have OCD,so you wash your hands a lot?"

*sigh*

wish it was better understood-

leaves me feeling lonely and isolated-

Thank God for my therapist.....

Hugs.
xbrando7
xbrando7
I was diagnosed with OCD when I was a teenager, and although I manage it so much better than before, it's still a part of me. The form of OCD I have is very much along the "Pure-O" element, with irrational intrusive thoughts of aggressive/sexual/religious nature. It's frustrating to not have a well known word to give to my condition, especially with the typical ideas people have of what OCD is. It is good to know that I am not the only one who experiences it though.