Hello I have a question for all my fellow ocd folks. If you could I would like the most replies as possible bc all of your opinions mean a lot to me seeing as we all collectively are going thru this. I am thinking abt writing a short film abt the true nature of intrusive thoughts that ocd brings. I don’t feel like media depicts it the way I would like but also bc i imagine it must be careful in the way it handles the subject. What I want to include in this script is a monologue that basically brings light to some of our worst thoughts imaginable. I want to write this character representative of me that is talking to her bf and begins by asking questions to herself and speaking philosophically abt uncertainty and the way she never knows if she might one day do the things she thinks abt. The topics I would include would be heavy with words such as “fucking a child” or giving details of how she could kill her bf. This is all very triggering and I’m afraid it may cross the line as to what I can expose but I feel like to a point it is ok to make others uncomfortable to really give them insight on what this torment is like. Of course there would be a trigger warning if I’m ever able to film it. I feel it would be cathartic for me to be able to make this if even just for me bc by the end the audience would learn that she doesn’t actually intend on doing any of the things she’s thinking abt by telling her bf that tahts how bad it can get sometimes and at the worst times, it’s simply debilitating. I would do my best to actually shine light on how horrifying the experience can be but again I understand some ppl may not be comfortable watching it play out and experiencing it again. I believe it would be just as challenging for me to make but there’s this frustration that ppl will never understand us and ocd really even if we should have to show the ugliest parts abt it, I feel that in a sense it would also serve as a kind of exposure therapy for us to see. Pls let me know what you guys think and if there might be a better way of going abt this. All advice is appreciated.

Pure O

Date posted: 4y

I think you are very brave to even attempt such a film. I’m remembering a Movie with Jack Nicholson in As Good as it gets which was a Comedy and I don’t think that’s what you want to convey? You are probably going to want to avoid the pitfalls of a production like the Controversial Film from Netflix ( Cuties) that has gotten quite a few people in a lot of Hot Water! I think because of the times we live in and the Cancel Culture that you should avoid at all cost being overly graphic. There are many wonderful independent films and when your Film is produced I would really like to see it. Good Luck to you🌵

aloe

Date posted: 4y

Yes exactly, I’ve watched many films that touch on ocd and I’d like to put something more raw and different out there. Thank you so much

Sunshine 🌞

Date posted: 4y

Ditto on the brave front. I work in Hollywood and can tell you that would be a hard sell. Not to discourage you, but make sure to soften the edges as much as it's still true to you. That being said, brave, strong new commentaries of mental health are on the rise, so make sure you are encapsulating the experience of OCD without saying "every person with OCD has these thoughts." Personal battles are conveyed better I think than implying you speak for all with mental illness. Best of luck to you! Change the world!!

aloe

Date posted: 4y

I appreciate you so much thank you this really helps. I’ll definitely make sure to keep this in mind

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