Jenna Ortega opens up about magical thinking OCD—and the exhausting routines that come with it

Wow, I didn't know she had OCD!

it’s really nice to know other people go through the same things even if they are “famous” and their life looks perfect from the outside ! you never know what people are going through on the inside which is why we should never judge a book by its cover and be nice to everyone! ❤️

Absolutely love when celebrities speak out about OCD. I remember when Camilla Cabello talked about her struggles with it. It's just really nice seeing celebrities speak about these things that really don't get talked about a lot and are misunderstood. Her talking about going up and down the stairs 6 times just so people don't break into her home reminds me of the many times OCD has convinced me of doing just so nothing bad would happen like reassurance seeking, ruminating, checking things like my stove just so that there wouldn't be a gas leak. It's also important to see that OCD doesn't have a look and there is no one way it works!

It’s cool seeing that very successful people have OCD! It makes me feel more confident

I had no clue she had this and I have looked up to her for so long so it’s nice to know she’s kinda like me!

It warms my heart that even someone as important or famous as Jenna can relate to people like us. And I always liked her!

This hit different. I needed this. Thank you for sharing.

I love celebrities opening up about their OCD! It always seemed like it was rare when I was growing up and I never told people about mine. Now my son has it and is very open with his friends about it. I'm so glad he can be. Luke Combs recently talked about his OCD also. I'm so appreciative of these famous people doing this and making it a little easier for the next generation.

I love hearing celebrities say they have OCD! It makes me feel less alone :D

This is so surprising! Wow. I relate to the part about getting stuff done at nighttime versus the morning. I have so much more energy at night because my workday is over by then, and I have so much more time to get things done (shower, chores, etc.). Jenna is a fantastic actress. We really don’t know what goes on behind closed doors due to our tendencies to put individuals in the public eye onto pedestals.

“A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!” - Sheev Palpatine

I also have magical thinking, the answer is erp and accepting uncertainty.

Night time is tough because you have pressure to try to relax and so you want the compulsions to set you up for the night