5 celebrities who opened up about their OCD this year

2026 has already been a significant year for OCD awareness. This year, the conversation around OCD feels bigger, more honest, and more visible than ever. Public figures across music, film, and comedy are stepping forward and using their platforms to openly share about every aspect of living with OCD—from misunderstood symptoms, to difficult emotions, to what’s possible with the right treatment. Feeling seen and understood can be hugely meaningful, so in honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we’re sharing some of their words with you. Noah Kahan 🎵 Singer-songwriter “It was a really tricky feeling and really isolating, because I didn’t want to sound crazy… I couldn’t remember conversations and days of my life, because I had been so caught in this tangle of thoughts.” Amanda Seyfried 🎬 Actor “A mental illness is a thing that people cast in a different category [from other illnesses], but I don’t think it is. It should be taken as seriously as anything else. You don’t see the mental illness: It’s not a mass; it’s not a cyst. But it’s there. Why do you need to prove it? If you can treat it, you treat it.” Luke Combs 🎵 Country music artist “Your brain's just constantly bombarding you with these life-or-death feelings of ‘You need to address this issue.’ …You're almost in fight or flight mode all the time, and it's just exhausting. You get so mentally exhausted having this battle with yourself.” Tara Yummy 🎙️ Content creator and podcast host “I have health OCD. And it's torturous. This is probably my first time being open about it. …And when I was younger, I thought it was a game I would play with myself. I thought it was a game to be like, ‘If I see six cars that are red in a row, that means my day is going to be good.’” Tana Mongeau 🎙️ Internet personality and podcast host “This morning, I was dead convinced I had appendicitis and my appendix burst. And it factually didn't. I have scoliosis and I pulled a muscle, and I know that, but it's my lower right back…so my brain's just going, ‘You have appendicitis. You're going to die.’ …OCD is also one of those things where people love to be like, 'No that's just anxiety.'” No single story can capture every experience with OCD. But more honest conversations about OCD can help people realize they’re not alone, recognize symptoms earlier, let go of shame, and understand that effective treatment exists. Each of these stories shows that OCD is highly manageable with the right care—and that people with OCD can and do build full, meaningful lives. If you're ready to take a step toward treatment, we're here to help. You can book a free call with our team to learn more, get matched with a therapist who truly understands OCD, and get started with the most effective treatment: https://learn.nocd.com/app-book-a-call