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โA note for the next person. I was where you are a year and a half ago. Intrusive thoughts that horrify me, every single day. Today I went for a walk and didn't cry once.โ
โIf you're just starting with OCD, I won't lie, it's crap. The thoughts feel real. They're not. ERP is hard and it works, slowly. Meds can help, but finding the right one is a pain. Don't let anyone tell you it's just stress. Get a therapist who knows OCD. And find one person who believes you. That's what got me through.โ
โI am not going to tell you it will be fine. It might not be fine for a while. But you can start with one small thing. For me, it was taking a photo of the hob. It did not fix anything, but it gave me a way to leave the house. Find your photo. And please, tell someone. I know it feels like a lot, but it is less when you say it out loud.โ
โI was in the same place in 2022. I remember pure O and nobody understanding like it was yesterday. I got a new job this spring.โ