Phrases like “I’m so OCD!” don’t exist in a bubble 🧠 It often takes OCD sufferers decades to get diagnosed because OCD is so highly misrepresented in the media, and thrown around as an adjective in day to day conversations. Many people struggle with intrusive thoughts in silence. OCD isn't a condition they would even consider because many people use it as a synonym for being overly organized. Without knowing any better, they can engage in compulsive behaviors that actually make symptoms worse. And many people struggle with suicidality, self harm, and substance use. When those people go online and see phrases like “I let the intrusive thoughts win!” it can create a false belief that they are likely to act on their thoughts. In reality, people with OCD are the least likely to act on those thoughts. The need to perform compulsions is so strong /because/ the thoughts are so distressing and opposite to something they would ever want. Making sure we use the correct language helps to close the treatment gap. People who are struggling with intrusive thoughts deserve to know that their symptoms have a name, they’re not alone, and things can get better. For more information on OCD/intrusive thoughts, you can visit madeofmillions.com. Link in bio 💚 #pureo #pureocd #ocdrecovery #intrusivethoughts #compulsions #learnontiktok #harmocd #pocd #rocd #mentalhealth #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #part3 #madeofmillionstok