MENTAL HEALTH

You Are So Weird: Thanks a Lot, OCD

Navigating the Quirks of an Overactive Mind

Scared and Overwhelmed in a sea of people. Image created by author using DALLE-3.

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Due to my traumatic background, I tend to stay invisible. I don’t want to get in trouble or make waves; I just want peace.

I live with my stepmom and feel very grateful to have a roof over my head. I have been renting a room in her house for the past couple of years. Although I would love to have my own place, whether as a rental or a purchase, I face challenges due to the extremely high cost of living in my state. Both rents and property prices are outrageous.

Sharing a Living Space when you just want to Isolate

Living with my stepmom is usually manageable because I try to stay out of her way. She is a kind woman but she is set in her ways. She often makes comments about my things, saying they’re in her way. My belongings clutter the kitchen, which she finds frustrating. It’s challenging to live in a house without having my things around, especially in shared spaces like the kitchen.