Real Stories of OCD Struggles: When Your Family Doesn't Understand | Ep 108

Real Stories of OCD Struggles: When Your Family Doesn't Understand | Ep 108

From Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD by Erin Davis

December 30, 2025 · 5 min · Episode 117

About this episode

This episode discusses the struggles of individuals with OCD, particularly when their families do not understand their condition.

Do you feel like you're fighting an invisible battle while the people who love you tell you to "just stop" or "get over it"? In this powerful episode, I read anonymous Facebook posts from people whose families don't understand their struggles—and I want you to know: your struggle is valid, even when others can't see it. 💜 If you've ever felt alone because your loved ones dismiss your fears or tell you you're "playing games," this episode will validate your experience and show you that you're not alone. 🎯 What You'll Discover: The Stay-at-Home Mom Who Can't Play:🔹 Why she can't focus on her kids because of constant cleaning and sanitizing [00:29] 💔🔸 How people say "just don't do the housework" without understanding it's not that easy [00:29]🔹 The meltdowns that happen when she tries to ignore the compulsions [00:29] When Medical Trauma Creates Obsessions:🔸 The woman whose kitten triggered contamination fears she can't control [01:47] 😰🔹 Why she's locked in her room crying while her family doesn't understand [01:47]🔸 How acute medical trauma can create rituals around hand washing and separation [01:47] What Your Family Needs to Know:🔹 Why judgment makes everything worse…

People in this episode

Host: Erin Davis

Topics covered

  • OCD struggles
  • family misunderstanding
  • mental health
  • support for OCD
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • OCD
  • mental health
  • family support
  • cleaning obsessions
  • medical trauma

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