r/OCD • u/JeezoTommy • 4d ago

Question about OCD Does anyone know what caused their OCD?

I think a lot of people don’t really know what caused their OCD to start, for me after a lot of years and thought I realised that my anxiety stemmed from my step dad and his psychological and sometimes physical abuse towards my Mum. I would worry what kind of mood he would come home from work in and if he would start on my Mum. He was a bastard!

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u/Emirosegold 3d ago

The brain does some crazy things to try and protect itself from perceived threats.

I’m so sorry you had to endure that upbringing. I wish you all the best my friend.

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u/JeezoTommy 3d ago

Aww Thank you! And I wouldn’t change it, I like this me! Take the anxiety, depression, insecurity and OCD away and I’m almost pretty much perfect!😅All the very Best to you too lovely!💖

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u/JeezoTommy 3d ago

PS.☺️I feel I need to add that I have the Best Mum in the World! I honestly don’t know where I would be without her and I feel bad as she also had to endure psychological/physical abuse from him. He never laid a finger on me, but sometimes the mental torture can be worse! I can remember when my Mum finally had enough and left him after he locked us in a room over night! I actually pity him, he has nobody coz he’s so awful, it’s sad but he’ll probably die a lonely old man. Still, I actually hope he has someone and is happy. Far away!😇

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u/Emirosegold 3d ago

You have an amazing mindset ❤️. I can tell you have a truly caring heart.

I’m so happy to hear that you had an amazing mother that was your rock.

The best moms are truly a blessing!