![]() ![]() “Hiding,” however, does not ease the pain of having the condition, or the feelings of guilt and shame that often accompany it. So, these individuals “hide” from other people, so they will not find out about their obsessions and compulsions. That is why OCD is considered a “lonely condition.” Thus, it is sometimes easier to self-isolate from others, than to allow them to see what you are dealing with daily. People with OCD also do not want to be the butt of jokes or myths. The worst thing that can happen to someone with OCD is to be labeled or stigmatized. These individuals not only feel guilty because they cannot stop the unwanted thoughts, urges, and/or behaviors, but also because of how their behavior affects other people. People with OCD hate how they embarrass loved ones, romantic partners, and friends with their non-stop repetitive rituals or routines. It is embarrassing and unbecoming and people with OCD know this. OCD sufferers are often tormented by their thoughts, urges, and/or behaviors. They feel ashamed of their thoughts and urges, and/or behaviors, and guilty because they are unable to prevent or stop them. Because people with OCD are unable to live a “normal” life, they feel shame and guilt. That something is obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. No, these individuals want to be “normal” just like everyone, yet something constantly stands in their way. What the general population does not understand is that OCD sufferers do not want to have these thoughts or perform these actions. ![]() Why do people with OCD feel this way? Well, primarily because they realize that their thoughts, urges, and behaviors are unrealistic and improbable, but they cannot stop obsessing over things and/or engaging in compulsive behaviors (i.e., rituals or routines). It is not uncommon for OCD sufferers to feel guilty and ashamed of their thoughts, urges, and/or behaviors. ![]()
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