i know it is hard to not worry about what people will say but people who care about you and who are informed about OCD are not going to be rude to you. the people who say anything negative or make fun of you probably do not know you very well and are also ignorant of the true implications of OCD. I know I have alot of things that are idiosyncratic and sometimes they can interfere with my life. And people say that I am OCD even my bf does and it is a loving kind of jab. He doesn't mean anything by it and we are able to laugh about it.
I think that telling your parents is a good idea. It sounds like you are truly having a hard time concentrating on anything besides the compulsions. And because your parents already are aware of some of your behavior it may make it easier. Many times people make jokes because they are worried about the truth. Maybe them saying those things is because they already know but love you very much and know if it is true that you will have a harder time in life and they want the best for you.
sorry if i rambled
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