Hello from a new member

Hello all,

I'm new here and decided to join up after reading a few posts that similarly described what I've been dealing with. I've had OCD and severe anxiety for as long as I can remember and these last few weeks have been the most challenging of my life. I'm finally working up the courage to talk about it - even if it is to strangers on the internet - and maybe even be able to help others.

I'm hoping I will be able to PM a few users who have similar stories from what I've read on here but I'm not sure how to unlock this feature.

Hello and welcome!

I know sometimes with OCD, it's hard to even write about it on an anonymous forum, but it gets easier with time- I had an awful time of it, at first.

PM privileges will be eventually conferred, as a participating member in good standing.