I’m so happy to see the ad on TV where Howie Mandel dispels some myths about OCD and talks about what it actually is. I think bringing awareness from a celebrity who deals with it is a great move.
I love seeing him too
Yeah I love seeing him, too! More celebrities should speak up. It helps others!
Anyone else know some celebrities or public figures with OCD?
@FloralEnvoy John green! He’s done some work with NOCD
Does anyone here watch Chrissie Hodges? she’s a mental health advocate for OCD and specifically talks about pure o!
I’m on vacation and just called someone out for stereotyping OCD at the mall. She said she didn’t want to buy these boots because they would “drive her OCD crazy.” I asked her if she had diagnosed OCD and she said “No, the boots just bother me.” So I said, “Well, I do. I’ve had it a long time, and as an advocate I just want to point out that it is a very debilitating condition and you never know who could hear you make comments like that, and for some sufferers it could be offensive.” She said, “I understand,” and I thanked her for hearing me out. I was super nervous to do it, but kept my cool and even if she just dismissed me as some crazy person, I’m glad I stood up for myself and the rest of the OCD community.
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