So i guess to start, does anyone want to share their story or an experience they have had with OCD?

My OCD story so far😊

It all started when I was 9. I was daydreaming in class about the face my dad (away on business trip) could be flying above my head, when suddenly an intrusive thought about plane crashes came into my head. 😱 Little me was very scared and did what she thought was for the best - she made the wish her dad would be okay, knocking on the wood of her school desk.

I've made this wish, about every person I've ever loved, everyday ever since. At times it would keep me up at night cause I needed to do it the right amount of times. I got better at managing it, but of course other compulsions developed.... I have to check the mailbox as I come home, and always stop at the end of the stairs for a quick wish, I count my steps everytime I get anxious (which is a lot) and in class, I have to align the tables when it's not "even".

I've never been diagnosed but seeing it was getting worse and panic attacks are happening a lot too, I made an appointment. It's in a long time so if anyone has tips, please share I'd be greatful❤️

I hope everyone knows how awesome they are! You'll be okay and I will too^^

Apps for OCD😱

Hey everyone^^ I hope you're having a day with very nice little things in it. (I myself just made tea and cupcakes❤️)

I found an app called nOCD to track your obsessions, compulsions, the exposures you can do, how it makes you feel and write down relief messages. If you're in an exposure therapy, I think that's be a great app. I'm not in a therapy but I tried it really gently and I like it, it's making me regain a tiny bit of power over my OCD.

Other apps that I found amazinf and helpful are Headspace and Breathe. Those are meditation apps. They both are beautifully designed and the guides meditation are really nice and come in all length. In Breathe you can even tell the app how your body is feeling, how your head is feeling and it offers you a meditation. It's great for checking in with yourself.

Lot's of love to you all xxx😋 (btw Christmas is comiiiiiing😍)

My OCD journey started when i was about five. I one time heard someone say something that for some reason I had to repeat i‎t in my head, but in order for me to remember i‎t and keep i‎t that way I would draw a triangle or number seven with my finger over and over. I'd also do i‎t for processing what someone was saying if i‎t was confusing for me. I started doing things in two's such as checking the lights if they're off, closing the door and twisting the knob, etc., but one that drives me insane is color schemes and placements. If there's something that is off colored like one shade off or doesn't match the whole picture or anything of that sort?? I can't look at i‎t too long or I'll feel the compulsion of changing i‎t, whatever i‎t may be. Placements is one I have a major problem with. Things have to be really straight or really off and in certain angles and orders. Whether it's my shoes, a picture, a book, a pencil, my tv, anything you can think of

I am always ashamed to speak about it because for me, it's sexual intrusive thoughts.. I have told my current therapist once, but mentioning again it's just way too scary! I've had these since my early teens. I am not formally diagnosed, but my psychiatrist did tell me I could have it and we just weren't able to discuss it - and actually, truth be told, I only mentioned 2 things to her (my thoughts of preventing people's deaths by looking for perfect numbers, and symmetry as something I used to do as a teen a lot - these are typically my "second obsessions/compulsions" if had to label them). It was shocking to have her say "it sounds like OCD" because at the time I felt OCD only meant the stereotypical washing hands and flickering lights. When I got home and researched it, I found a video of someone talking about Pure O and sexual/violent intrusive thoughts, and started crying because felt way too real and there was something telling me I wasn't only one. I honestly say that's the day when most things made sense!!

And I know I'll regret saying this here soon, because that's how my mind works. I can't know get a psychiatrist for an official diagnosis, and I know I may need to tell my therapist again soon because they're coming back strong and last time they did, talking to her made them go away for some weeks. The shame is the main problem. I can't tell anyone, no one will understand. So I hope here, at least, no one will judge me..

Hey guys I hope you're all good. ❤️

I personally can't manage my OCD well :/ I feel so bad. Out of control and depressed. It's like I'm not me anymore. How can I feel better? Any tips?^^

Hi my darlings!!!

It's been a little while since I have checked in! Hope everyone is doing ok.

I just wanted to let everyone know the first step to overcoming your OCD! The first step seems obvious and pointless, but if you don't do this, you can never conquer it: ACCEPT IT. When you are struggling, say out loud to yourself, "I am struggling with my OCD right now and that is ok. I am strong and I will be able to work through this." Just doing this puts you in the right mindset to conquer your OCD and anything else in your path.

I love you guys! Remember, if you ever need support, I'm Here!!

Hey guys! My name's Josh and I've struggled with anxiety my entire life. The OCD itself though has only emerged in the last year or so. I'm really only beginning to learn about and understand OCD because I was only diagnosed two months ago. I can't touch certain textures and I panic around anything sharp that somebody will get hurt and I am always very restless. Does anybody know any resources where I can learn more or have any advice? I'm going to a day programme but it's just for anxiety, not OCD specifically and I'm on a light medication.

This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufqFO5B1vQY came up on my facebook feed. As I was watching it, I kept thinking, "Oh, my god. I do this all the time. This how my brain works." Reading the comments below the video, I saw one person had said that this person seemed to have Pure Obsessive OCD, specifically. The more I researched it, the more it seemed to fit me. Now, I realise that my depression is fuled by my OCD. I haven't been formally diagnosed because I can't afford to go to a psychologist, but it is one of my goals.

@OCDLena I think your initiative is great too :) as for my OCD story, I actually havent been diagnosed but this is just something I realized that might be a symptom

I tend to be very particular about my to-do lists/ schedule for the week to a point that it affected my sleeping patterns at one point. It started back when I was in my last few years of high school. I would keep making schedules for the upcoming week, and sometimes I would look at it for hours, re-organizing it. And sometimes, when I get ready for bed, I think about it again, and occasionally return to it and amending my schedule once more. Thankfully, I at least always follow the schedule so I dont think its a complete waste of time hehe :P

Nowadays, its to a lesser extent, but this habit starts showing up when I make emails or do my college assignments.

I was just wondering about your input on this?