My Struggles With OCD

Jennie wants to share her experience and struggles with OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Although people might assume that OCD is all about keeping things neat and tidy, OCD can affect people in different ways. For Jennie, her OCD made her feel like she always had to keep things "even." For example, if Jennie saw two books on a table that weren't perfectly lined up and "even," Jennie would feel the need to rearrange the books and fix their position. However, it wasn't as simple as just moving the books around - Jennie had a whole system for fixing things that wasn't always easy to explain to other people.

Because of her OCD, Jennie felt like she had to do certain things and complete specific tasks to feel at peace. Although she was right-handed, she decided to go an entire year using her left hand to do things so that her left side was even with her right side. Then, once the year had passed, she felt like she had to use both her right and left hands equally to keep things balanced and fair. It was extremely difficult for her, and it started to really impact her days at school, time with friends and overall daily life.

Her OCD felt like it was only getting more difficult to handle. She started to count all of her body movements, and she felt like she had to keep track every time she would breathe or blink. She began to feel like someone was listening to her thoughts, and if she didn't think or feel the right thing, she may be punished.

Finally, Jennie decided to talk to her parents and explain how she was feeling. They brought her to a counselling, and a counselor was really able to help her. Now, Jennie doesn't feel so overwhelmed by her disorder. Jennie wants other people to know how important it is to NOT suffer in silence, and she hopes her story can help someone who may also be struggling with OCD.

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[Skelimanter]

“Don’t suffer in silence”

Well... that’s right

[holaamigo]

the worst thing ever is when people say your “ acting like your 5” by not allowing to step on cracks etc.. when you really just can’t help yourself.

[windykatey]

When she said “dont suffer in silence” i literally wanted to hug this girl

[alaina_paige]

She’s lucky. When I told my mom about my ocd, all she did was tell me, “you’ll live.”

[ugly]

I hate when people claim they have a problem, like depression, or, OCD, and they think it’s cute, but it’s really not.

[neroneronwrkn]

I hate the people who go
"Oh my god this is setting off my OCD"
Yeah no OCD isn't a mood

[hermelabtad]

I hope that everyone who thinks that their perfectionism is OCD sees this video

[seals]

OCD is not just keeping things "tidy"
there is also the thoughts that comes in your mind that you want it to go.

[macncheese_cult]

I hate it when people say: “My OCD is driving me crazy” when they don’t even have OCD

[jessicadelatorre]

She is literally saying what I go through all my life, but I can’t explain to my mom

[erinhector]

This is exactly what I needed
I have this type of OCD and it’s not often talked about or mentioned so I’m glad there’s someone who can relate
Anyone else feel the same way?

[alexanderzex]

My OCD started with my extreme fear of blood aka haemophobia. Whenever I would see blood just about anywhere, I'd freak out, mainly bc I was scared the person could have HIV or some other blood transmitted disease. At first I could somehow cope, even though I was in constant fear and anxiety. I remember my mom had to get regular blood tests for her diabetes and I was so bothered by it, I had to clean the entire bathroom after she used it, avoided contact with anything she touched, and basically did everything I could to stay away from her bc I thought the blood was still on her. It got worse when I turned 15, there was a maid working for us and I was convinced she had HIV. One day she cut her hand accidentally, and that was the last straw for me. Everyone in the house ate meals cooked by her and all, and I was convinced everyone had HIV now bc her blood obviously went into their food bc she cooked with her slit hands. I was so scared. I didn't have any contact with her however. I started cooking for myself after more than an hour of cleaning the kitchen every single day, I started buying my groceries and all. I avoided everyone in the house as much as I can until one day my mom started telling me about she found blood in her hair that day, it was it for me. I couldn't let anyone in my room bc they had contact with her, and I started feeling like they all had her blood in their body though they took regular showers and such. But my parents owned the house and I couldn't continue not letting them in for long. Now it has come to a point that I can't wash my hands in this house, I have to go find public taps, I can't take money from them and neither can I get a job bc I feel like I am living in their house and my hands are also contaminated until I wash them elsewhere, and whatever I touch with these hands unwashed will become contaminated too, I can't take care of my hygiene, I can't eat or drink properly nor sleep. I don't know how I will pass school. I am 16 and this illness ruined my life in merely a year. I am however seeing a therapist and hope one day...I can live better

[NoNo-elnj]

My brother has OCD and this made me realise how difficult it is for him, I feel so bad for people who have OCD and I feel other people who dont have it underestimate what it actually means

[rosesareactuallyred]

These stories are so pure and real. Other stories are like: “My mother is cheating on my dad with a potato who is actually my brother!”

-Edit: Thank you all for the likes! Bless you all ❤️😊😀

[dominictyler]

People who say ‘i’m so ocd’ just shut it unless you actually have ocd

[ajsky]

"Dont suffer in silence." That is sooo incredibly strong and yet so many people who are hurting never tell anyone...including me..

[issacadriano]

I Like how the copies are “trying to be like story booth” but just make up stories..

[corpsentry]

this channel is the only storytime channel that has stories that are actually real

[marshajasmine]

It's okay girl. You got this! Pain in the past, is the strength you feel tomorrow

[goofball]

OCD is a bully inside your head. It torments you and makes your life a living hell.