tamalicious
- Date posted
- 3d
think of it as a superpower
i mean u have it for a reason, its a blessing in disguise u js gotta find purpose
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 3d
This sounds like OCD talking
RecycleRecycle
- Date posted
- 3d
This take always kinda irks me. I’m not “quirky” and being locked into a behavior cycle is not a superpower
BlatantWorryBlatantWorry
- Date posted
- 3d
I used to think this way and I had others tell me that this was the case. In honest truth it is not, and I never hear this perspective from anyone who professionally treats or discusses OCD; not to insult. OCD is instead a disability. And a reminder here is that there is nothing wrong with having a disability either.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2d
We're trying to explain why this is used as a stereotype against OCD people and stigmatizes it. Calling OCD a superpower undermines it's debilitating nature, continues the cycle of neurotypical people not understanding the disorder, and could bar people from getting help. OCD does change and you should not be telling people it never will. Whatever you need to cope through on your own shouldn't be projected onto strangers. Also, if you can't handle being criticized when accidentally being offensive towards people with the same disorder, then maybe you aren't ready to post?
tamalicioustamalicious
- Date posted
- 2d
@Anonymous I think ur OCD is being loud rn, thats why ur mad. I know all of yall are triggered, thats why im awake, posted this for woke people, just scroll and move on cupcake
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2d
@tamalicious I know you're upset I said that your comment seems like OCD, but that doesn't mean you have to project. You're purposefully insulting instead of replying because you can't handle introspection in the moment. Hopefully when you're feeling regulated you can come back and reflect on how you've been acting and posting in response to this. It's ironic that you're trying to use "your OCD is loud" as in insult and reason to completely disregard someone while trying to say that calling it a superpower isn't stigmatizing. You're proving our point by doing that and using it as a pejorative, whereas I used it to highlight behavior and an apparent episode. Notice how only one of us has used insults?
EldianEldian
- Date posted
- 3d
That’s not true
tamalicioustamalicious
- Date posted
- 2d
Yall are mad negative, its your ocd talking and i see right through ya. IT WILL NEVER CHANGE, might as well see it as a good thing.
tamalicioustamalicious
- Date posted
- 2d
Just stopped by to say that I accepted who i am, yall can be negative, or like my post and move on. I hope my experience can help someone whos willing to listen. Emphasis on listen.
tamalicioustamalicious
- Date posted
- 2d
Hows that offensive tho? Arent we supposed to help each other in a way? It was just a comment.
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2d
I explained how and many others did as well, which part do you need elaboration on? And we're helping you in a way by explaining how this line of thinking can be harmful. Helping isn't just agreeing with someone.
tamalicioustamalicious
- Date posted
- 2d
@Anonymous Ur boring, wrap it up
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- Yesterday
@tamalicious It'll be ok. Feel free to come back when you're able to have a discussion, I'll be here 💕
ebpink 🎀ebpink 🎀
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 8h
@Anonymous I understand what you’re trying to get at. John Green and even Dr. Patrick McGrath himself, who’s the Chief Clinical Officer of NOCD, has disagreed with the idea of OCD being a superpower. We can accept what we have to live with through hope and resilience without romanticizing mental illness. Even with good intentions, it minimizes the severity of the condition and the struggles we’ll have to live with for the rest of lives. We are very strong, but it is not a superpower. I hope you’re well 🫂
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