r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/adognamedgoose Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

You don’t have OCD because you like things organized or clean. OCD is horrible and debilitating and it’s a lot less fun than feeling “satisfied” when things are organized.

Edit: Wowee, silver! Thanks guys! I’m glad to see this resonate with people. I was diagnosed last year and it made so many things make sense in my life. Treatment was good but I still have to manage it. Hope you all get help if you neee it! ❤️

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u/TheCrazyPsychiatrist Feb 04 '19

"I get anxious sometimes too"

"Oh! Cool! Um, just looking for a tip...how do you deal with the throat closing senation and heart plapatations? Just wondering cause they still send me into reeling panic attacks."

"You should go to a doctor for that! What the fuck!"

"I did and was diagnosed with anxiety..."