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Originally Posted by BeaFlower
I don't know how to do it. Maybe I could talk with a therapist, also if at the beginning I could be a bit embarrassed; I don't know if I really need a therapy, but maybe to talk with a doctor could help me and make me understand if there is something that I can do to 'improve'. But my main problem is to tell to my parents that I think to have OCD. I'm too embarrassed, even at the idea to do it. Probably they would make questions about why I think it, they would want to know more about my symptoms, and I don't want to tell them in details, I'm ashamed (also if probably I shouldn't be). And I don't want to make them worry.
I had decided not to do anything till I had finished to prepare exams and the dissertation, because I was already stressed enough. Now the exams are finished, and the dissertation almost is; if I wanted I could talk about it soon; but I don't think to be able. I never feel ready.
If you talked to people in real life about your disorder (not to a therapist, I mean to family or friends for example) how did you do? Were you embarrassed and scared too?
I have OCD, but also feedbacks from people with other disorders would be welcome.
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Have you been to a doctor just to confirm a diagnosis or just to put your mind at rest or would you rather your parents and family knew about it first? When i first told my family about my depression and anxiety i was overwhelmed by the support because, like you, i was ashamed. I didn't want to talk about it i didn't want to admit it to myself and i was scared what others would think. Im not going to lie, some people have been so unhelpful and have brushed it off like its nothing. But do not be embarrassed or ashamed. it will only cause more stress and if you keep it in then it might make symptoms worse. Tell people you trust so your family and very close friends and I'm sure they will be supportive. They will ask questions and want to know more but just so they can help. Just try and explain your best and hopefully you should feel better. Don't feel embarrassed though
its extremely brave admitting you think/have a disorder. Hope all goes well
