What do Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Billy Bob Thornton,
Cameron Diaz, and Howe Mandel have in common? They all have and suffer with
OCD. Would you have known that if I told you that. Would you have guessed that
I have OCD? Probably not! OCD is, what
I like to call the undercover defect of the mind. OCD has been called many
things but the most clear name or expression for OCD that I have heard is this
“OCD is like your own mind is at war with itself “ (Dufrene &Hyman, 2008).
Watch this brief video, it shows how ones brain really is at
war with itself.
Ok so now that you have some idea with what millions of people are dealing with let me explain what OCD is.
OCD is categorized within the mental health group as an anxiety disorder. People with OCD express and have compulsive thoughts, worries, or fears that result in exhaustive rituals that help keep these thoughts under control. The video below tells us exactly what OCD is.
Interesting results so far!! It's interesting how different triggers can increase someone's OCD. Such as organizing, or counting or tapping, or cleanliness. I personally struggle with organizing and cleanliness. If things aren't organized or clean I can't function, and need to check things a few times. After consulting with my Dr. I finally feel like I have my OCD under control after all these years, but still need to be super organized and thats okay. I really admire you for doing this, and I think it's great you are putting yourself out there, as well as increasing awareness. Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteSame goes for you, thank you for sharing, it is good to know we are not alone. My next post is about my struggles and Symptoms, i would love your feed back.
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