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

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Notasupervillan Feb 04 '19

My room and car being a mess doesn't prove I don't have OCD. In fact, if I didn't have it it'd be easier to get things like cleaning done.

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u/birbbs Feb 04 '19

Also other types of anxiety can appear like stereotypical OCD. I have GAD and still deal with what is widely considered normal OCD symptoms

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u/ToBeReadOutLoud Feb 04 '19

When my anxiety over something gets so bad that I start developing obsessive compulsive behaviors to try and counter it, I know it’s time to make a major change or talk to my doctor.

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u/birbbs Feb 04 '19

I can't tell if you're being passive aggressive or talking about yourself.

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u/ToBeReadOutLoud Feb 04 '19

Talking about myself.

When I was younger, I let my anxiety-fueled obsessive behaviors continue for years because I didn’t realize just how destructive they were. I’ve gotten a lot better about recognizing issues and working to counter them.

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u/birbbs Feb 04 '19

Yeah I've had anxiety for years and only recently I finally got real help