Anyone willing to help with my speech on OCD? :) So I have to write a speech for my English exam and my topic of choice is OCD and the stigma around it. The title question I’ve given it is: ‘Should society be more conscious of the ignorance and prejudice circulating obsessive compulsive disorder?’. In the speech I’ll then argue why more should be done to tackle the misunderstood nature of OCD and the impacts of this! But there are two things I need help for. Firstly, I need to give examples of the problems and consequences of the stigma. So any ideas and first hand experiences would be greatly appreciated! And maybe some solutions to this too. It’d be great to embed some real quotes and stories. But secondly I need some help on a more personal level. I’m having a lot of doubts about this speech as I feel like a part of me is only writing it for attention. I know so so much about OCD because I have it, so I know I could make a really powerful speech. But I just feel like I’m ONLY doing it to make a powerful speech, not to raise awareness on the severity of the stigma. And I feel so wrong for this. Even worse, a part of me is EXCITED to reveal my struggles to the class. I don’t even know why. Very very few people know about my OCD, because I worry I’m faking it for attention. I’ve always felt special for having OCD and feel so wrong for that. So advice on this would also be appreciated as I’m really devoted to this speech, I just feel like my intentions are impure. Thanks for your help (on either of the two issues!!).

garden

Date posted: 5y

I guess I just feel like I’m a fake in this community

smckinnon

Date posted: 5y

Hey, I’m a professional writer + art director - I’d be so happy to help with this

Carissareyes24

Date posted: 5y

Hello, I can help you with firsthand experiences if you still need any.

Leah Cath

Date posted: 5y

Are you explicitly stating that you have OCD in the speech? I've written papers on it for my psych courses, and I've never actually admitted I have it. IMO, it's not necessary to say you have OCD. That said, I get why you'd be excited, in a way. I really hope this doesn't come off as mean, because I've been in the same boat as you, but I think it boils down to the fact that it's a way of getting attention - and attention feels good! I think most people can agree on that. However (again, I'm going off my own experiences here, so YMMV), I tend to regret oversharing with other people, which may also be the case for you. Overall, I don't think your intentions are impure at all - you're just human! ☺️ This is kind of rambly so I'm sorry but I hope it made at least some sense. If you're still looking for examples of the consequences of the stigma, I'd be happy to help with that. Hope your day/night/whatever is going well ?✨

garden

Date posted: 5y

Thank you for being so lovely! Sorry this reply is so late. I completely understand. And you didn’t come across as mean! It’s true. Attention does feel good and it’s something I often find myself craving and seeking. Which I dislike... but I hope to change. I’ve decided that I won’t mention my personal experiences. At the end of the speech, questions can be asked, and if someone asks I will tell. But not unless they do. I know that sharing my experience may make the speech better as the revelation will grip the audience more. But I just feel as though I’m doing it for the wrong reasons... I’ll let you know how it goes though! ?

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