Long term OCD sufferer

[Guest OCDtimusPrime]

Hi there

I have suffered with OCD since my teen years (bullied at school) all the way through to present day (i'm now in my mid 30's).

Just found this forum and am looking to find some support.

Hope to speak to you all.

[Guest legend]

Hi and welcome from me , and i am sure youll get lots of friendly advice and support from us all

What help have you had for your ocd ,(past and present )

legend

[AttemptingToHeal]

Hello OCDtimusPrime. Your story interests me quite a bit. I was bullied heavily at school and grew up on a rough estate where I was the only middle class and well-educated kid around. I am currently speaking to my therapist about possibly having some PTSD from being in what felt like a war-zone for a very long time (no disrespect to any serving or ex military on these forums!). Certainly being bullied massively effected my self-esteem and I'm sure fed in to my anxieties. I also used to have problems with anger a few years ago, and nearly ended up doing some very bad things. Again, I'm sure this is anxiety related, and came as a response to having being bullied. I'm now nearing my mid-30's too.

I would like to love to hear more about your story. What are you looking for support with? How does your OCD/any other problems manifest? How are you currently treating the issue?

Good luck and I hope you get well soon.

[legalseagull]

Hello and welcome. How does OCD affect your life at the moment?

ATH- I don't think some people realise how much damage bullying can do. It certainly can cause PTSD.