OCD can occur in any environment, and some environments are more difficult than others depending on the individual. This can vary depending on the theme of the intrusive thoughts too.
Below is an up to date table of where readers have experienced OCD, via the OCD log.
OCD in Elevators
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OCD at the gym or fitness class
I experience intrusive thoughts mid-motion, with a strong desire to do compulsions that risk injury. Sometimes, it is a fear of injury or worse that prevents me working out.
OCD when driving
Article on experiencing OCD when driving. Like many aspects of OCD, this can be incredibly traumatic.
OCD in a place of worship
Religious OCD is extremely common, but OCD can manifest in many ways in a place of worship.
OCD at a party or social event
OCD in a social environment. Whether keeping it inside and going it alone, or everyone seeing our compulsions. Not fun, either way.
OCD in hotels
An article on hotel-related OCD. This can be a fear of intruders to sleepwalking to contamination worries.
Music and OCD
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Gaming with OCD
OCD has always been a huge obstacle for me when playing video games, probably more than Tourette has. I was going to list the games as I did in my Tourette when Gaming article, as tics, intrusive thoughts and compulsions
OCD at home
A place we spend most of our time, home can be a place of endless intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
OCD at work
OCD can really disrupt work life in the infinite ways it can manifest.
OCD in the digital world
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions evolve with technology. Social media and gaming are two examples of places OCD manifests.
OCD on public transport
Article on OCD manifesting on public transport, in the many ways it can present.
OCD in a grocery or retail setting
OCD in a public place can be extra stressful, for a variety of reasons.
OCD in healthcare settings
OCD symptoms can be triggered in places like hospitals, and be a reason for visiting in the first place.
OCD in a food and drink venue
It’s meant to be enjoyable, but OCD can turn this experience into a chore at best.
OCD in a leisure or entertainment venue
OCD in a busy venue can feel suffocating… and as if you are centre stage.