My pin says "not an adjective." Please don't say "I'm so OCD." OCD is not a preference for cleanliness or order. OCD is a disorder that includes life-inhibiting anxiety and intrusive thoughts. #OCDawarenessweek

OBSESSIVE: intrusive thoughts are disturbing or upsetting & pop into the head, often on a loop
COMPULSIVE: the brain makes up a thing you must do to get rid of the thought & anxiety, a "ritual" or repetitive behavior
DISORDER: consistent, frequent, life altering
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OCD is not logical. (e.g. someone with contamination OCD might feel compelled to wash hands after touching a doorknob but not a light switch)
OCD is constantly changing.
OCD is accompanied by high anxiety.
OCD is life disruptive.
OCD is not fun.
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OCD is highly treatable. Exposure therapy, when done correctly, has an extremely high success rate. It requires time, buy in, a lot of support, and a lot of patience.
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adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder

Sending all the love to any of you who are navigating OCD on a daily basis, either for yourselves or your loved ones. It's not your fault. You're not alone. 💜💜💜