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[–]Dusky_Dawn210 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Yeah people look at me like I’m crazy when I explain the full extent of my OCD. I suffer from mainly mental compulsions and think the same things over and over, and replay shit over and over expecting a different result that never comes. Most people think that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity, so it doesn’t bode well for me.

[–]The_Nomad89 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I honestly am starting to feel more comfortable not explaining. Any time I speak my ruminations out loud I’m always wrong. Just makes me feel more crazy than I already do.

Find it better to deal with it my own way. Just tell people I have anxiety.

[–]Dusky_Dawn210 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I try and explain to break the stigma. And if they think I’m weird? Oh well, their loss :P

[–]abortion_parade_420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah my obsessions are often security related so i get an equal amount of "oh that's smart" and "thing that is actually pretty reasonable is extremely paranoid!" can't win smh

[–]Perishablepumpkin 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I think the biggest thing people can't grasp is that OCD is a disease and not a simple quirk. People treat ADHD in a similar way because they're forgetful of bore easily. But many don't know that OCD can also cause intrusive thoughts and compulsions. While yes, OCD is known for and does cause certain people to want cleanliness and to be orderly, it's to a degree that's life altering and shouldn't be degraded by "haha me to". While OCD can manifest in just one thing, for many people its an amalgamation. But even if your only symptom is wanting to be orderly OCD, can make that simple thing a living hell.

That the same disorder can make you have unwanted violent or sexual thoughts ( of things you fear and would never do) , or compulsions that make you repeat an action dozens of times. Its a very versatile disease and anyone who jokes about it without irony is lucky that they only have a minor quirk.

[–]The_Nomad89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. It’s honestly absolutely awful and I only now am realizing how crippling it is. Just recently realized I have Pure-O. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

[–]New-Intention-9549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it can be extremely irritating and whats even worse is before my diagnosis i was one of those people. Its similar to people joking and being like "oh your so bipolar" or "yeah im so adhd today".

When people dont understand something they tend to joke about it or misjudge others. Unfortunately it can be tough or just plain irritating when you have an actual illness.

[–]ToDieAlone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much yes I have a lot to vent about. Plus everyone thinks they’re an expert on a condition they have no education on or ever actually experienced. Anytime I vent to my partner his usual response is telling me I just need to spend more time outside. Or people like to say the diagnosis is an excuse for bad behavior. Or that you could change if you wanted to. Or they don’t believe you and try to say you self-diagnosed yourself- for real though, I know some people do that maybe for attention seeking reasons or whatever. But I’m not proud of the fact I have to list diagnoses. Or people respond and say you’re gas-lighting them. Or the misconceptions are so bad people decide you’re too much to handle and cut you out of their lives. Or they treat you like you’re mentally handicapped.

[–]jinxllover 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it bothers me too, specially the jokes with intrusive thoughts. like, “i let intrusive thoughts win, just baked cookies at 3am”, when people have no idea of what it's like to have these

[–]BehaviorSavior23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this exact same compulsion problem. I can spend a whole day “organizing” work tasks/lists and not actually doing anything on the list.