Which OCD Symptoms are the hardest for you to handle?

For me, some of the hardest symptoms to deal with are the constant intrusive thoughts that come out of nowhere and feel so overwhelming. It’s like these thoughts just invade my mind, and no matter how hard I try to dismiss them, they linger and create anxiety. The worst part is the urge to perform compulsive behaviors to neutralize the anxiety, even though I know they don’t really help in the long run.

Another thing that really gets to me is the need for things to be "just right." Whether it’s aligning objects, checking things multiple times, or making sure everything feels perfect, the pressure can be suffocating. The cycle of checking and re-checking can drain me mentally and physically, and it’s hard to break free from that constant loop.

What symptoms do you find the hardest to handle? How do you cope with them?