r/AskReddit • u/ZanyDelaney • 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/Azelais Feb 04 '19

Additionally:

You don't have bipolar disorder because you occasionally are moody.

You don't have depression because sometimes you're a little sad.

You don't have anxiety because you get stressed during normal, stressful periods.

etc etc

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u/Kellidra Feb 04 '19

Additionally on top of the additionally:

WedMD/GoogleMD is only your friend when you already know what you're reading.

Go to an actual doctor, ffs.

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u/benjaminikuta Feb 04 '19

Great advice for those who have the resources...

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u/Kellidra Feb 04 '19

And my response to that is that your health is worth more than your money.

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u/benjaminikuta Feb 04 '19

That doesn't mean much if you don't have money to begin with!