I almost yelled at my mom today after she used OCD to describe something yet again. Several times a day she’ll say something like “I always try and be so OCD about…” or “just wear your mask and be super OCD about washing your hands.” Like OCD is not an adjective or verb so please stop. She does not have OCD and she knows I do and am struggling so hard right now. She’s not trying to be mean when she says it but she’s also the type to get butt hurt if I correct her. Saying that stuff just implies everyone has OCD and undermines how actually terrible it is. Also it’s not like OCD is just about germs and being organized which she knows. Anyone relate or am I just overly sensitive?

Anonymous

Date posted: 4y

Maybe you can sit down with her and help her understand what exactly OCD is and what it is not. Maybe explain how it affects you when she uses it as an adjective. I know talking to parents about stuff is difficult because they're hard headed sometimes, but maybe once she sees/hears how you feel about it she would understand and maybe not use in the way she does.

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Date posted: 4y

Thank you!!

Lms526

Date posted: 4y

No. You are not. Someone who doesn't have OCD has NO clue what its like.

Nixiel

Date posted: 4y

I wouldn’t say they don’t have a clue but I totally get it can’t ever really truly understand if they dont have it

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