how to explain ocd to people who don't have ocd ?

I have the extreme symptoms. When I told about this to my parents they aren't taking that serious. I can't live like other normal people. My ocd is mostly mental contamination and the ritual is time consuming. I get intrusive thoughts. I cried that I can't live like other normal people. They don't know the suffering and anxiety I have. How to explain to them ?

Posted Nov 23, 2025, 3:14 PM UTC

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