"In my last relationship, for the first time there were only two of us rather than the other person, me, and my OCD."
Wow, this really resonated. The personification of OCD makes so much sense here -- for those of us with OCD, it really can feel like OCD is just another person trying to butt their way into our friendship/relationship(s).
I can relate to so many aspects of your story, and while I would never wish OCD on anyone, it can be so helpful knowing that other people understand this disorder and are committing to dispelling the myths surrounding it. Cheers!
Such a beautiful piece, Grace! OCD is an absolute, earth-shattering bitch and your resilience is inspiring. I can only imagine how maddening it is for the vast majority of people to have no idea about the depths of hell that you and others with OCD have gone through, and the Herculean effort it takes to get to a place of recovery. As someone who’s dated two incredibly resilient men with pretty severe OCD (what are the chances??) I will forever admire the grit it takes to live through it and in spite of it. Keep on keeping on ❤️
fuck im sorry i had to be enlightened through your struggles and pain in regards to OCD angel</3 mental illness robbed people from their selves and it's debilitating. it doesnt help that the road to recovery is also full of challenges. it requires endless patience and self-acceptance. having a solid support system helps but the lingering fear of you causing them great burden is constantly there too.
all i can say is that i couldnt be happier for your breakthrough, for lack of better word, i know it's not even close to anything instantaneous, but the fact that youre able to own your life and creative spark for the first time after such a tedious, horrendous battle with it, proves that there's light for everyone.
it's also a good sign that we will remain disturbed by the fact that getting help for mental illness recovery is still not inclusive and accessible for all. using our voices to help those who cant help themselves count. thankyou for seeing yourself. thankyou for making others feel seen through your words.
youre doing great angel and im so fucking proud of you<3
oh my god I relate so much to this... I want to restack every single word. thank you so so much for sharing, this resonates with me so much and it's absolutely a topic that needs more awareness and understanding ❤️🩹❤️🩹
You explain this so well. I can’t tell you how many times autistic people and ADHD people (or those with both) are told we “must have OCD” because our anxiety or other responses to the world is a level of precision that neurotypical people don’t generally have or like. But it’s upsetting to be dismissed this way and even more upsetting for those of us who know people who really do have OCD and are constantly misunderstood and denigrated by such inaccuracies and stigma.
Your story is helpful and I am most glad that it’s a story of you experiencing healing and hope, even if it we both wish it came to you sooner.
"In my last relationship, for the first time there were only two of us rather than the other person, me, and my OCD."
Wow, this really resonated. The personification of OCD makes so much sense here -- for those of us with OCD, it really can feel like OCD is just another person trying to butt their way into our friendship/relationship(s).
I can relate to so many aspects of your story, and while I would never wish OCD on anyone, it can be so helpful knowing that other people understand this disorder and are committing to dispelling the myths surrounding it. Cheers!
i am so so glad we can connect over this, and i am so sorry you deal with it!!!!!! i am always here for you <333
As someone with OCD, I feel so seen. 🫶 thank you for sharing your words!
wonderful!!!! i’m so so glad to hear that. thank you for READING my words!!!
Such a beautiful piece, Grace! OCD is an absolute, earth-shattering bitch and your resilience is inspiring. I can only imagine how maddening it is for the vast majority of people to have no idea about the depths of hell that you and others with OCD have gone through, and the Herculean effort it takes to get to a place of recovery. As someone who’s dated two incredibly resilient men with pretty severe OCD (what are the chances??) I will forever admire the grit it takes to live through it and in spite of it. Keep on keeping on ❤️
awwwww this is so so so thoughtful and kind. thank you so so much sophie.
fuck im sorry i had to be enlightened through your struggles and pain in regards to OCD angel</3 mental illness robbed people from their selves and it's debilitating. it doesnt help that the road to recovery is also full of challenges. it requires endless patience and self-acceptance. having a solid support system helps but the lingering fear of you causing them great burden is constantly there too.
all i can say is that i couldnt be happier for your breakthrough, for lack of better word, i know it's not even close to anything instantaneous, but the fact that youre able to own your life and creative spark for the first time after such a tedious, horrendous battle with it, proves that there's light for everyone.
it's also a good sign that we will remain disturbed by the fact that getting help for mental illness recovery is still not inclusive and accessible for all. using our voices to help those who cant help themselves count. thankyou for seeing yourself. thankyou for making others feel seen through your words.
youre doing great angel and im so fucking proud of you<3
thank you my dear :') you are so so so sweet. i appreciate you beyond words.
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thank you so much for articulating this so honestly and powerfully. this makes me feel very seen and i appreciate it
of course!!!! i am so so glad to hear that
oh my god I relate so much to this... I want to restack every single word. thank you so so much for sharing, this resonates with me so much and it's absolutely a topic that needs more awareness and understanding ❤️🩹❤️🩹
You explain this so well. I can’t tell you how many times autistic people and ADHD people (or those with both) are told we “must have OCD” because our anxiety or other responses to the world is a level of precision that neurotypical people don’t generally have or like. But it’s upsetting to be dismissed this way and even more upsetting for those of us who know people who really do have OCD and are constantly misunderstood and denigrated by such inaccuracies and stigma.
Your story is helpful and I am most glad that it’s a story of you experiencing healing and hope, even if it we both wish it came to you sooner.