Mental health, OCD and Health: Today, I asked my mother if we could test me for OCD, since so...

By sad_panda - 26/06/2009 19:48 - United States

Today, I asked my mother if we could test me for OCD, since so many people have suggested to me that I might have it. She smiles at me and says, "No, honey, you're just really really weird." FML

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By AlwaysTired - 28/11/2015 03:21 - United States - San Carlos

Today, I was officially diagnosed with OCD. My mother's reaction? "That's not possible, she's a fucking slob." FML

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By ocdistheworst - 26/08/2013 20:05 - United States - Gardena

Today, I was formally diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive tendencies. My mom saw this as an excuse to make me clean the whole house top to bottom, because "Hey, you love to clean." FML

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By mcginnismr - 13/05/2016 22:57

Today, I went to the doctor's office, where my mother happens to work. When my doctor tried to prank her by saying I have chlamydia, my mother laughed and said she didn't believe it, adding, "Have you even seen the way she interacts with boys?" FML

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By lonely - 25/07/2009 11:13 - United States

Today, I was talking to my mom lamenting the fact that none of my few relationships seem to last longer than 2 months. She asked why and I said, "because I'm paranoid, obsessive compulsive, judgmental, defensive, and stubborn." Instead of encouraging me, she said, "Well, at least you're honest." FML

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By misi - 22/06/2019 16:00

Today, my mother threw a fit because the psychologist she got me suggested I visit a psychiatrist. Apparently, it's my fault because I "choose" to be so "crazy". FML

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By Anonymous - 14/11/2022 06:00

Today, I asked my father if it was okay for me to take an ADHD test. He spent about 30 minutes yelling at as to why that is a dumb idea. I have asked multiple people who know me better than anyone else and they believe that I might have ADHD. FML

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Leave me alone

By emoflowers - 10/04/2012 02:51 - United States - Amarillo

Today, my mother made me see the doctor to see if I had irritable bowel syndrome, on the account of how often I go to the restroom. I then had to admit I only go in there to get away from my family. My doctor thought it was hilarious. My mom didn't. FML

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By shouldhaveknown - 26/06/2009 14:22 - Australia

Today, I finally thought that my mother was okay with me being a lesbian. Then, over dinner, she turns to me and says, "So, do you still think you like girls, or are you going to start being normal again?" FML

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By RatherOCDthanNasty - 15/02/2017 04:00 - Norway - Oslo

Today, my mum told me I should see a therapist when she saw me wipe down a remote before using it. My dad has a knack for blowing his nose into his hand and wiping it on his pants, and my mum is the kind to pick up food residue from the drain and eat it - but sure, I'M the one with bad habits. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/01/2022 05:01 - Canada - Emsdale

Today, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries and confided in my mom, after being told I would have trouble having kids. Five minutes later, I hear the whole family laughing about it downstairs. FML

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anniemeece 23

Saturday 27 June 2009 2:13

I dunno, I don't think this really counts as an FYL or a YDI. It's just kinda like a.. I'm sorry? I mean, my mom calls me weird all the time. So what?

isantorin 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 2:15

Uhh, my mom calls me weird too...? It's not really a bad thing. OP is too sensitive.

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fantasderful 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:04

yes there is. OCD is caused by an imbalance of the neurotransmitter called serotonin. i hate when people try to belittle our condition.

philosopher 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:15

Your mom... is AWESOME!!

anniesaysbueno 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:16

embrace the fact that you're different. it's not a bad thing to be called weird. pretty much everyday i am called weird by someone. and it's kind of fun to be quirky. so your life is fine. :D

jmeg_fml 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:24

It might help to do a little research on clinical diagnosis and present what you find to your mom or your physician. That's what I did with ADD, and it helped me to get diagnosed and treated, since they're both "trendy" and "popular" disorders and not always taken as seriously. For everyone who's saying "everyone's got a little OCD" - well, most psychiatric disorders are only diagnosed on a sliding scale. Sometimes it's hard to tell who "is" and who "isn't." What it really comes down to is whether it's interfering with your everyday life and your ability to live.

PureGold 0

Sunday 28 June 2009 7:58

As someone who has a SEVERE case of both ADD and OCD, I hear ya :/ Everyone going "OMG I'm so ADD I can't concentrate on my homework!" these days annoys the crap out of me. x(

Katzilla_dances 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:27

So?

kira1kira 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:38

what a motherly thing to say (not) ur mom is retarded

kira1kira 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:40

do u people kno what OCD is? I don't think u get the point #69

mealsie101 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:43

I just wanted to say having OCD is horrible and something you never get rid of. I was profectionally diagnosed 3 years ago and therapy has helped me so much. My mom did not want to believe me at first but i had a huge panic attack and she took me to the doctors. Just get help if you think you need it, regardless of what others think. Best of luck

sarahface555 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 5:48

I understand how this is an FML. Just because others are more accepting of their parents opinions, doesn't mean you have to be. But that's really not fair. ): I have terrible OCD. It's really hard for some people to understand. If you think you have it, go to your doctor and try to get it under control.

alliemi 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 6:52

I don't think I'd believe you if you told me you had "terrible OCD" because you just look like an attention-starved emo kid to me whose "condition" makes her "special". blahblahblah, go ahead and chew me out.

alliemi 0

Saturday 27 June 2009 7:04

AMEN. THANK YOU. Just like #75, stupid young teen girls who are attention ****** always claim to have OCD so they can get attention. Let me guess, do they also struggle with anorexia/bulimia and cutting? Awwww , i feel so bad. except, no i don't! EVERYONE HAS PROBLEMS. THAT'S LIFE. DEAL WIT IT DEAL WIT IT

ICallKyo 3

Saturday 27 June 2009 17:23

Don't be a dick. Words and expressions like ADD, depression, and OCD are overused by teenagers who don't actually have the chemical imbalances in the brain that cause them (and it's really annoying), but you can't assume that everyone who claims they have one is another whiny emo bitch who doesn't have any actual issues. You're being just as ignorant and obnoxious as the kids who claim that there is something wrong with them. It's not only people like the lying kids who make these disorders into a farce; it's people like you, too. Douche. Oh, by the way? I have ADD, and I've got the meds to prove it. Don't act like anyone who claims they have a disorder is lying, because that's not true.

PureGold 0

Sunday 28 June 2009 8:27

"Ohhh stop trying to get attention, everyone has problems, blahblahblah." I agree with number 138. I was diagnosed with SEVERE ADD in 1st grade. I've been taking medication for it since 3rd grade. I'm now seventeen, and that diagnosis was recently reinforced by one of the, if not THE, top learning disorder expert in the United States. I've been through hell and back trying to get modifications to level the playing field for myself in school. Try saying "there's no such thing as learning disorders" to my face. See what happens. I also have severe OCD. So few people really understand what that's like :(. I suggest everyone here reads "Kissing Doorknobs" by Terry Spencer Hesser...it'll help. It's just a really good, easy read that would give anyone a better understanding of what real OCD sufferers go through.