Major Theme | Sub-themes |
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Illness perception changes over time | Confusion, fear and helplessness |
Grief and acceptance | |
Clarity sinks in and battle ensues | |
Sense of control and hope | |
Disclosure on a spectrum | No felt need to disclose due to internal barriers |
Felt need but no space to disclose | |
Expressed need and compressed grief in family members | |
Seek help but face therapist-related barriers | |
Cascading effects of OCD | Disruptions in sense of self |
Failure to fulfil role functions | |
Victim of bullying and social misperceptions | |
Treatment infuses hope and helps | Initial refusal to seek treatment |
Useful beyond illness | |
It is a personal process | |
Navigating through OCD | Internal battles and chaos |
Wishful thinking | |
Wise in retrospect | |
Calm after the storm |