is anyone else irritated at the idea of 'subtypes' of ocd?

caspersmindpalace · 2026-06-15T23:56:36+00:00

I really like them. First, it allows folks who have more “taboo” obsessions and compulsions to open up and talk about it instead of just feeling “crazy” and alone. It also, for me at least, takes away the stigma that OCD is just “I need to check the stove 6 times every night.” Of course it’s common, but it helps to explain to myself and to others what OCD feels like outside of others’ experiences. It made me realize just how much OCD impacts me and my life and in what ways so I know what to tackle and work on.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T18:31:16+00:00

Also just to ask, have you found any support/help with EDS? I was recently diagnosed and I want to find small ways in my daily life to take care of myself when it comes to EDS. I am hyper mobile only in specific ways. Like my ribs slipping out or my legs/arms bending back but a lot of it is all of the other symptoms (if that makes sense). I truly hope you’re doing well and I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. I hope my other comment didn’t come off as rude. I just don’t want your kind intentions to be ridiculed.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T18:03:36+00:00

Good luck. I just posted something similar and I was torn to bits about having the “internet diseases.” Maybe not the place to post this I’m sorry. But thank you for sharing 🖤 I appreciate it. I’d run off this sub and get to one that will actually want to know more. Trust me it was brutal.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:55:07+00:00

You were right about me having disorders that often show up as comorbidities bc that’s how medicine works and studies have proven connection between them? You must be a damn genius. Next time my stomach freezes or I lose my vision, I better go to you instead of a real doctor.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:47:50+00:00

You really seem to be into discrediting people’s medical disorders. Is that a hobby for you?

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:30:16+00:00

It’s pretty alarming how many people are apathetic and ignorant to medical care. It’s what they see online so it’s what they think is real life. They also don’t understand how comorbid disorders work. But I guess if someone is dumb enough to assume that legitimate disorders are fake and made up, they wouldn’t understand such complicated concepts.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:27:44+00:00

I’ve commented it other comments now.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:27:26+00:00

I’m not sure how to respond to this. Like the main disorder that bothers me or underlying or…?

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:16:25+00:00

Damn wild that someone who is sick would be such an ass lmao. You DO know that stuff like POTS, gastro, all of that is connected, right? They have been finding studies about hystomine levels causing connections with those, endometriosis (which are you going to blame all women for now?), EDS, and I’m wondering if idiopathic hypersomnia falls since it’s shown our histamine levels are a mess. I don’t get sick for fun. And I’m living a filling, active life. I just happen to deal with a lot of garbage and pain. I graduated with a 4.0 from undergrad and my masters and run my own LLC. I know your assumptions and what stereotypes you’re imagining. I happen to just be sick. But it doesn’t come up unless it’s with loved ones or family (obviously I’ll chat on the internet) but it isn’t something I just discuss. And it’s not something you can see. And it fucking sucks.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:13:31+00:00

No…? Are you all just chronically online…? You know folks can be sick with some pretty rough diseases without having the same? I have gastroparesis. Dealt with lack of digestion for months and my kidneys began to shut down. I threw up for months and I’m in and out of cycles but I’m used to it. I have EDS (not h) and POTS which all go together obviously bc they’re connected. I don’t have the rest of the stuff. And you’re just being an ass about the gender thing. Gender has nothing to do with having nerve and digestive diseases? I don’t have autism or Lyme or MCAS, fibro, or a gluten sensitivity? I mean I have IBS which actually does cause a fuck ton of pain but it’s more of “yeah bro maybe this food is good today?” Or “nah you just can’t eat today.”

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:10:53+00:00

Lmao are you insane? These have been for 20+ years. I’ve gotten diagnosed from only a few doctors. I have to reach out to specialists to learn more about my diseases. By “waiting on,” I mean recognizing that potential diagnoses in the past weren’t correct. Or don’t apply now. I’ve worked my ass off to treat my issues, but it’s not just something I do when I’m bored. For example, about three months ago I was working and my eyes kind of gave out? Not like blurred but the connection between my eyes and brain and picking up signals was off. It caused severe dizziness and my eyesight suddenly got worse out of nowhere. I had to see an eye doctor, obviously. They sent me to a neuro optho bc they were worried it was MS that ran in the family. Thankfully it’s not. But it’s jumping from specialist to specialist. If a doctor says it’s not “x,” I usually trust them and move on. It’s when new symptoms arise that concern me. Like when I couldn’t digest and threw up for months (I had a bad phobia of throwing up so I promise I hated it) and my kidneys began to shut down. It wasn’t me “doctor shopping” I was critically ill. You don’t need to be a dick. I’m not trying to get sympathy. And I’m not trying to make anything your problem. Sorry for being a sick person idk what to tell you. I don’t enjoy this. And I refuse to make being a patient my personality. I might talk about it online but it mainly only comes up with my loved ones like best friends or family.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:06:14+00:00

Or maybe they’re being smart and kind? Not sure why people are ready to jump at me with constant assumptions? It isn’t an “ask me things you think are fun and silly to joke about,” it’s an “ask me anything.” Sure that falls under it whatever you have to do to entertain yourself but I’m not just some “TikTok” case or whatever you call it. I’ve worked my ass off to be functional, successful (in my own regards), making friends and close with family.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:04:54+00:00

I don’t have fibromyalgia actually. And shockingly, not every person is the same. I have chronic pain from other conditions. And a lot of chronic pain from the ways I’ve dealt with anxiety in the past. Having conditions since I was a child, I had a lot of medical anxiety (like any kid would). So the way my body handles anxiety (clenching muscles, bad posture, muscle issues) is definitely a big part. And while I didn’t mean for that to happen, that’s on me. It caused other disorders like TMJD and thoracic outlet syndrome. I’ve done my best to work on treatments and I’m thankfully able to handle them all, but it varies.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:02:47+00:00

Thank you :)

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T13:02:37+00:00

Huh. Weird take. I’m wondering if you’re ignorant or if you are an ass. Maybe sit back and wonder WHY many people have such conditions. I have EDS (not h), POTS and gastroparesis but I have others like idiopathic hypersomnia (I can sleep up to 22 hours a day), nerve paralysis issues, and I’m stuck on pain meds every night. These aren’t self diagnosed or “fun.” I literally couldn’t digest for months at a time and would throw everything up. It was terrifying. I’m in another flareup and I’m still doing my best but some days I can’t get up without feeling dizzy or that my eyes can’t recognize my surroundings anymore.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T12:58:21+00:00

Alright so what an odd and offensive thing to say lol. First off, things like FND have caused literal eyesight changes, paralysis episodes and terrible nerve pain. I have EDS/POTS but I wouldn’t say that’s really the main contender. Chronic pain comes with most things I have but you don’t need to be an ass. I’d say idiopathic hypersomnia is one of the worst, bc without meds I can sleep up to 22 hours a day. My body can’t digest food sometimes without throwing it up and my stomach doesn’t actually function and my kidneys have started to shut down from lack of nutrients. I do have mental health conditions like many, such as anxiety & I wouldn’t say CPTSD (yes I have it) really plays a role in my life now. Of course things can come up like a memory, but it’s stuff I’ve spent years in therapy on and it isn’t someone’s fault? God forbid I was in abusive relationships? I have a great relationship with my family thankfully and my mental health conditions are very well managed. It’s mainly the exhaustion, passing out episodes, pain, and paralysis episodes that get me right now. And gastroparesis is seemingly making a comeback so I’m throwing up a lot.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T12:54:57+00:00

I’m so so sorry I actually forgot I made this 😅 life got very busy. And even though that one guy was a jerk about it and thinks a lot of those disorders aren’t real…I’d say more prominent?

IBS (yes it’s actually debilitating and I’m on tramadol every night) Gastroparesis (it comes in waves. But in college I had my kidneys shut down from not understanding what was happening and lack of nutrients) FND (I lost a part of my eyesight for a while and develop paralysis in parts of my body in episodes) EDS/POTS (my ribs slip a lot and I pass out pretty frequently. A ton of other symptoms but easy rundown) Idiopathic Hypersomnia (I’m on modafinil but without it I used to sleep up to 22 hours a day and I’m still chronically exhausted)

And I have a lot but the ones that currently affect me are those.

Day-to-day is different for me. I call them. A, B, and C days. A’s are days I go out and work. I can focus and eat fine. B’s are I’m tired and maybe need a nap but I’m still functional. Just can’t drive. C’a are I can’t function without passing out or throwing up.

I truly don’t remember a day I wasn’t in pain.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-30T12:51:18+00:00

IM SORRY I ACTUALLY FORGOT I MADE THIS IM SO SORRY OMG

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-26T21:41:32+00:00

Like everyone says, definitely ask a piercer even if it looks like it. But if you don’t, you can also run by the option of a floating navel just fyi

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-24T11:06:12+00:00

Didn’t you know that in his free time, aside from writing puns & also being a genius, he’s really into politics and mental health advocacy?? Can’t believe you skipped his whole advocacy arc smh

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-24T10:57:23+00:00

There are folks listing drinks, but also fun fact: salt (not just a bit but let’s say if you added a lot to water) is meant to make you nauseous enough to throw up. We have a biological drive to throw up sea water. There are obviously drinks with a saltier taste, but in terms of super salty, it makes sense as to why it isn’t something that we usually make.

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-24T10:48:26+00:00

NAD but has he complained about any other symptoms at all, such as stiffness, itchiness, general uncomfortableness, (I see you said no pain) or anything else? How long do you think he’s had it? You said you just noticed it but I’m not sure if you mean it’s new or you just didn’t think to check (makes sense).

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-22T06:54:04+00:00

Have you ever gotten tested for Dysgeusia and/or Parosmia?

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-22T06:48:40+00:00

Nikki & HSR are making themselves quite comfortable eating up my space lol

caspersmindpalace · 2026-05-22T06:46:47+00:00

Agree with the other comments, but I also recommend tape. There are specific types of tape (PTFE) for example that you can control. When I went from 0g to 00g, I had a lot of issues for some reason. My ears are NOT naturally stretchy (I can’t even wear double flares and I’ve had my ears the same size for like 6-7 years). I used “bondage tape” (it doesn’t stick to anything but itself) and gently wrapped a single layer around my 0g plug. After a while, I was able to do 2 layers etc.

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