I just saw a video making a joke out of OCD. Of course it was about that “OCD” that everyone claims to have where they like having things organized. A lot of the comments were like “lol, this video is how I learned what OCD is!” And “this is so funny!” Does anyone watch Good Mythical Morning? It was an old video that Rhett and Link made. They just posted it on their Instagram. I just feel really crushed, like everyone laughing at the video is taking advantage of my suffering or something. Can anyone relate?

It’s so annoying when people think OCD is just “being neat” lmao, I’m sorry but with my OCD it makes me question literally everything and makes me think someone is gonna die if I do certain things or do something “the wrong way” or if it feels like I opened a water bottle the way my mind didn’t like. And so much more. I’m seriously gonna make a video explaining what OCD really is, all the subtypes and how debilitating it is and put it on youtube. I’m SOOOOO sick of people making a joke out of it

I blame the media for taking OCD and making into what the general public thinks it is. However, I’ve seen more and more people stand up for what OCD really is when I see people and celebrities post making a joke of it. I think with more time and education it will become more understood

They don't understand it- don't take it personally.

I’m having extra trouble lately. When I fight my OCD, I say, “I am not my OCD; I am Karen.” And now with “Karen” becoming a word meaning “racist b*tch”, it’s like my real identity is also being disseminated. (Plus it’s totally distracting from the real issues of news stories in which it often appears.). They don’t understand OCD; you have the option to educate them but don’t have to. Even if they are joking around about OCD, which causes you suffering, remember, You are Not your OCD. You are you. OCD is a jerk, and You can make fun of it (rather than others with it) if it helps you overcome it. Good luck!