OCD support thread

[Pishposhpashy]

I have seen a lot of people on MN mention they're struggling with this at the moment, particularly with all the stuff on social media and on MN itself showing others bathing groceries, quarantining post etc. So I thought I'd start a thread where we can support each other.

Personally, it has taken me years to get to a point where my OCD is under control and I don't want to risk relapsing. So I am washing my hands and adhering to government advice on social distancing, but I will not be taking further precautions such as those mentioned above.

If you're struggling to, please join

Thank you so much for this.

I'm at the best point I've been for years with my OCD and like you, don't want it to worsen.
I'm pregnant and due a scan on Wednesday which is causing some discomfort trying to work out what are rational steps to take.

I've decided no shopping will be cleaned and only hand washing is to take place. Keeping the washing under control is enough.

Oh goodness, being pregnant much be such an added worry in amongst all the rest of this, thinking of you.

The hand washing itself is a trigger but it has to be done. I feel like washing the shopping and the post is just a step too far and would send me over the edge.

Add into that, my last pregnancy ended in TFMR for a chromosomal issue. So I'm supposed to be having extra care this time, which is obviously under question because they're trying to limit the amount of contact.
Yeah I'm nervous! Just going to try and get through Wednesday with as few extra precautions as possible.

Opened the post today without gloves. Total tailspin. I’m doing okay in most respects, but I’m afraid I am washing the shopping etc. And being over the top about a couple of things.

Gilead

You are allowed to do whatever you want. No judgement .

I just sort of weighed it up and thought, no, actually, the risk of my OCD relapsing is actually more frightening to me than the negligible chance of contracting Covid 19 from some post or some shopping.

Definitely no judgement.
I'm expecting to feel overwhelmed after my scan and if that means I go too far with the washing or cleaning then so be it. It's one occasion, I'll get control back. I'm hoping I can manage it though.

Thank you, I know I shouldn’t but I’m unable to stop myself at the minute .

💐
For everyone.

Same here @Pishposhpashy

Had to weigh up the risk of the shopping and post being contaminated vs the more dangerous for us risk of spiralling down into a deep dark pit of OCD. I chose to keep the risk of the shopping and not wash it.

for everyone struggling with ocd in these stressful times

I thought I was doing pretty well but I'm having a big panic about the hospital wednesday now.
It's occurred to me that some of the things I'd planned won't work so I can already feel it spiralling.

Just a little bump in case anyone else is looking for support.