Every Way Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Affects My Life | SELF

[@bluishblow]

when she says "the more conversations i have about my ocd, the less power i feel my ocd have over me". i loved it so much, it really shows the importance of the diagnosis and to name what we feel to learn how to cope

[@LemonScissors]

This interview was excellent. personally, i think people who cope with this disorder explain it much better than scientists/psychotherapists. Marie, thank you so much for sharing about your case. The only con i see is that people often assume ocd is ONLY compulsive (only the visible behaviours). I have Pure ocd, this one is not visible to others, but the mind is constantly worrying/reviewing/questioning and seeing things i dont want to think about. Its really exhausting, it changes my personality and affects my socialization and functional capacity so much. People dont know much about this type, not even therapists...

[@zo.yeahhh]

The academic anxiety and intense germaphobia is unfortunately so relatable. I have also developed orthorexia. I just wish I could wake up one day and be normal again.

[@cassondra7578]

this video made me feel SO SEEN. since being diagnosed a few months ago I've struggled with so much doubt, but Maia's experience is so, SO similar to my own.

[@freezedriedzombi8242]

I’ve been diagnosed for about 3 years now. I wish you the best and I really recommend learning about ocd and the types and etc. Cause that helped me a lot understanding why I do things, and helped me realize what I can be doing to help myself besides therapy ofc. I hope you stay strong and remember it’s okay to have bad days, where you just can’t ignore something. That anxiety is not easy to deal with. Just stay strong and keep up w the therapy :]

[@justxruby4813]

this

[@Mrbscott]

Can totally relate to a lot of this. Been suffering for way to many years now.

[@theman-kq2uj]

Same here

[@brick9233]

Get help

[@Mrbscott]

@@brick9233 I have don't worry bud :)

[@flyingeagle1278]

“Are you sure this can’t happen?” Best example of ocd I’ve ever heard.

[@AC-tr1zn]

Definitely relatable. In terms of the excessive cleaning and sanitizing, I feel like Covid started making me even crazier about it, since it suddenly became acceptable...though most people still are not wiping down their groceries besides me...

[@amirajudah]

This is so relatable. I don't even know what to say.

[@Laura_foreign]

There are natural remedies you can take to feel better Send a dm to my handle

[@tasmiahaani5525]

Big hug as I just finished crying coz of one OCD attack

[@coollife7138]

The worst part is when you do something and your mind tells you :*do it another time cause you thought bout that thing while doing your task so something bad will happen* ,… It’s really tiring me physically and mentally

[@andromedastar4900]

This is what people really don't understand about OCD. Also, how the compulsions can take on a different form and come out of nowhere. My earliest memories of having OCD are when I was only six years old. Throughout the years, the compulsions have taken on different forms for me, like excessive hand washing and cleaning my electronics (not like cleaning how you're supposed to clean them, but cleaning them with household cleaners). The rational mind knew this would ruin them, but the compulsion was so overwhelming that I did it anyway. If I ruined something, like a phone or tablet, I would feel so much regret afterwards. But then I'd do it again. Then last year, out of nowhere my OCD took on a strange new form. I became terrified that I would hit someone with my car and not know it. So I would get back in my car and drive for hours checking the routes I took. It was a waste of gas and time and everytime I would feel stupid and regret it after the initial relief period of having done the compulsion. But then I'd just do it again the next day...it's hard to explain to anyone. You really don't want to do it, but the compulsion overpowers your mind.

[@Laura_foreign]

@@andromedastar4900 it can be really difficult but there are natural medications that can help make you feel better Send a dm to my handle to get recommendations

[@caseyf6513]

Watching videos about health stuff is one of my compulsions. I feel like if I don’t learn everything there is to know about what I’m worried about the thing I’m worried about will happen to me and I can only protect myself by looking up stuff

[@mechillewedel3968]

Thank you for sharing your experience ❤️

[@marianb2530]

I carry alcohol wipes to sanitize my hands or objects...but I pray that you get better. Peace and God bless you.

[@juliechandler8695]

OMG! My 25 yr old son is stuck in severe OCD and isn't functioning and is seemingly unable to ask for help!!... but as he is not suicidal or homicidal, it's seems my hands are tired. I am going to share your story with him and just hope and pray that he will see that he can still have a life while coping with his OCD with the support of those who love him and therapy and other coping strategies!!😭😭😭

[@rayherndez858]

I have ocd and it is also severe but I am slowly getting better, I’m curious on how he is doing. Is there any update on how he is doing?

[@juliechandler8695]

Ray....my son is not doing well. He refuses treatment and lately refuses to even speak to me so I just have to let it go and pray that he will decide that he wants more out of life that lying in a filthy bed in the dark on his phone!! I wish I had a better update......I am glad to hear that your issues are getting better!!! Small steps, every day, and don't be afraid to seek help wherever you can!!!

[@elck3]

@@juliechandler8695does he have Pure-O OCD? These involve a lot of unobservable compulsions which are mostly mental, like ruminations designed to help reduce the anxiety and such.

[@DOMONTHEINTERNET]

I have recently been diagnosed with OCD. It is eye opening hearing the smells trigger. I didn’t realize how that has been something I have lived with my whole life. That’s just one of the many things I have learned since being diagnosed with OCD

[@petruchaify]

Fantastic, informative, and hopeful!

[@justxruby4813]

I live with OCD as well and it is something that has been very challenging for me but I’ve been managing to fight through.

[@usmanzafar1906]

Beautifully explained

[@branbucsmodelcars]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ewaw9649]

I love your videos. You could put the links to social media of the person that is in the videos. Cheers.

[@BunnyTrixx-gw8ws]

I love the pan to the ant at 3:47. Very funny and yet... I do get a little scared aswell! Lol.

[@FluksWorkouts]

Awesome video!

[@Channingz]

I have the very similar routines. Like outside things should not get in contact with inside things. Even the tics with fingers' the same, if I touch one finger with anything all the other fingers must follow. 😂

[@acandycrushsagajourney6215]

SHE IS ME I AM HER

[@nadiaotaki185]

Incredible video

[@yemkonhongha8148]

OCD can cause headache, depression, tachypnea, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, unemployment, hopelessness etc. The world may you please save OCD patients ❤❤❤

[@brandonlee7382]

Im not diagnosed with ocd. But i do think about all the germs. When im cleaning i feel really dirty as i feel contaminated with all the dirty things im engaging with. For example when i hoover the front door matt i have pick it up and i immediately feel my hands are infected with germs. Bins, mop bucket, hoover and sink are the things i feel are most contaminated. Its stressful as i need to change into clean clothes afterwards then i feel better. But then after that i look at things and think oh my tv isn't straight then i cant enjoy any gaming then. Because i still live with my parents i get stressed out when they put something dirty on the side then i have to remember that. My slippers feel dirty and was thinking i need a cleaner pair but i know that would make my symptoms worse so i dont bother

[@MANUxAxL]

I do that wat u did..with fingers lyk driving out bad waves by taping between fingers ..lol it frustrates me..I started mma, muaythai in pandemic,I feel better ..i play videogames ,that way i can escape frm some bad thoughts..

[@jiaxiwu6883]

Wow!

[@aleksandar.wolverine]

Did someone experience something like tooth bitting your whole body? My whole body hurts so bad. And things cracking around you? Walls, cars etc

[@Charlie1821]

Great, now my facial tics are back after watching this lol.

[@donew1thita11]

I have containimation ocd for 6 years my hands are so cracked rn

[@bijaytanty8434]

👍👌

[@rachael3050]

I have this, it's crippling

[@crazynext8192]

1st

[@thomasraubenheimer5402]

Trama

[@siemtesman]

Sssjs

[@pmack217]

You don’t have ocd. U are in control of your thoughts and you choose to think negatively. You need to stop gaslighting yourself

[@AhmadKhairulAsfa]

THIS IS TRUE.

[@Kona0220]

Thank you for sharing. So relatable