Manuelov
03-15-2003, 10:23 PM
Does anyone feel that they have to deal with this completely on their own what I mean is for example I ve been talking to my mom and my best friend about my condition and my mom at one point started to blame herself and was getting very sad and desperate so I decided no to tell her anything anymore and whenever she asks just say that I'm feeling fine and my best friend after I told her abit about whats going on I found out later from her mom that she started to cry so i dont know who I can talk to about this and I guess i know that they cant do anything to make things better anyways so I guess that its probably best to keep things to myself but its really hard not being able to talk to anyone and dealing with this by myself because people who really care about me it makes them too sad and people who dont as much just regular friends I dont even want to tell them anything its none of their business and right know i'm having a really hard time finding a psichiatrist and I guess my real question is that is there anyone else that feels the same way or is in the same situation and what do you do to deal with it
In advance i thank you for any responses that anyone may have about this
In advance i thank you for any responses that anyone may have about this
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Pfretzsch
03-16-2003, 10:49 PM
I would be a little cautious (for now) about who you share this with. Especially if you are somewhat young. Young people often don't know what to do with such information so they tend to gossip and be critical and even tease. As time goes on, you will meet people that you will find you can share personal things with. Then you can try telling that person.
Telling your best buddy was a fine idea. But sometimes people don't know what to do with such info. There are some good books out about OCD and how families can deal with it. As for your mom being upset, the more you read about it the better. A guy named, Marc Summers wrote an autobiography about his OCD. He is a successful television personality. Having OCD won't stop you from having a happy successful life.
A funny autobiography about OCD is called, "Just Checking." I think it is by Emily Colas.
There are also support groups for people with OCD and this Board is a great place to unload.
OCD is not some terrible secret, but I have found it is best to share such things with discretion. Especially, if people might misunderstand and get gossipy.
Telling your best buddy was a fine idea. But sometimes people don't know what to do with such info. There are some good books out about OCD and how families can deal with it. As for your mom being upset, the more you read about it the better. A guy named, Marc Summers wrote an autobiography about his OCD. He is a successful television personality. Having OCD won't stop you from having a happy successful life.
A funny autobiography about OCD is called, "Just Checking." I think it is by Emily Colas.
There are also support groups for people with OCD and this Board is a great place to unload.
OCD is not some terrible secret, but I have found it is best to share such things with discretion. Especially, if people might misunderstand and get gossipy.
Delphi373
03-17-2003, 08:43 PM
Yep, I agree with the above info. People are afraid of what they don't understand, and few people understand OCD...so you don't want to tell people who will get confused and upset and end up stressing you over it!! LOL!!! :) I would rec. you keep looking to find a good therapist, and possibly a support group...a funny movie where the lead character has OCD is "as good as it gets"...granted he's a major a**hole in the film...but likeable in the end...awwwwww...it's cute...watch it!
Manuelov
03-20-2003, 12:10 AM
I will look for that book and for that movie and in the meantime i am still looking for a good psichiatrist (since the last one was an a**hole) and just talking to him for know will be ok Thanks