
How does it feel to live with untreated OCD? It can feel painful, exhausting, and even hopeless at times.
You can feel so tired of feeling afraid all the time. The anxiety can feel so intense that you may feel like you're not going to survive. You can feel so trapped in your thoughts and compulsions that you can't function.
This is a side of OCD that often remains hidden. Most people don't realize or see just how painful and overwhelming OCD can feel. The pain of OCD is real, and it is vital to acknowledge this.
However, another side of OCD that often isn't recognized is the resilience, courage, and strength that those with OCD possess!
You are so much more than your OCD! You are brave. You are strong. And you are resilient. You are valuable. You are worthy. And you have overcome so much!