Hi @richard-mvm welcome to Hive. I'm @palomap3 from Lovesniper OCD team.

I’ve recognised myself in many of the things you mention about searching for answers as to why you behaved the way you did, and that lack of understanding on the part of those around you, not out of malice, but because they didn’t understand what was happening to you. However, you’re doing a brilliant job and I encourage you to carry on exploring and getting to know yourself. Be kind to yourself and to others, and you’ll continue to feel better every day.

It’s clear you’ve done some thorough research, so I won’t overwhelm you with any more information. I’ll just leave you with a couple of useful links and wish you every success both for your future trip to Spain and for the journey you’ve already embarked upon here at Hive.

Tips and information as a Hive newbie here: newbie guide.

Communities you might like that are part of the OCD Communities Incubation Program. Important: read their rules and post in the one that fits your content.

Have a good day!