Myth: People with OCD want everything neat and organized. Fact: OCD is a disorder in which a person experiences unwanted, intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that they feel strongly urged to repeat over and over. OCD is associated with severe anxiety and panic attacks.

Stereotypes labeling OCD as “cleanliness” greatly impacts the life of the sufferer. These stereotypes are the reason many OCD sufferers are afraid to speak out and remain undiagnosed and without help for years. RT to spread the truth

Of course! Lets all stand together to reduce the negative stereotypes against mental health! Love what you are doing!

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Comments like “I’m so OCD” when talking about how neat you are spreads the stereotype and silences sufferers from speaking out about the truth. Let’s correct one another when we use mental health words as an adjective instead of a disorder! #OCDmovement #MentalHealthAwareness

It is so important to spread awareness of how difficult OCD can be. The more it is normalized and understood, the more parents will understand what their child is going through, and children will not be left undiagnosed and untreated. #OCDmovement

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@ThisIsMich81 OCD Movement It causes me daily struggle and pain. I truly hope to continue eradicating the misconceptions and #stigma around #OCD. Best2all!!! ☀️🌟☀️

Famous People with OCD! These people prove that mental illness does not have to limit us! Hope this provides some inspiration to your Tuesday evening!🥰 youtu.be/s7CbzH5EHrw via YouTube

OCD IS INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS! not cleanliness... stop the stigma and spread the laughter!🤗