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In the U.S. 1.2% of adults are estimated to have OCD, with prevalence being higher in females than males. That means approximately 39,456,000 adults have OCD in the United States. It's bigger than you's think. #notanadjective nimh.nih.gov/health/statist…


OCD and Stress: If you feel like your OCD is worse lately, do not panic. Sometimes stressful events in life can make OCD worse. Do your best to practice self-care in order to reduce stress such as meditation. #notanadjective For more information: verywellmind.com/understanding-…

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Self-Help Strategies for Living With OCD

Learn a number of self-help strategies for obsessive-compulsive disorder that you can start using right now to help cope with your OCD symptoms.


OCD Myths 1. If you like things to be neat, you have OCD 2. If you're a perfectionist, you have OCD 3. All people with OCD have visual compulsions 4. Compulsive behaviors indicate OCD 5. OCD only affects adults #notanadjective For more: familypsychnj.com/2019/04/obsess…


Tips for Parents: 1. Educate yourself and your kids 2. Give OCD a name (I did this as a kid, it helps) 3. Do not point out all of your child's rituals 4. Do not participate in rituals 5. Be vigilant of new rituals For more info:anxioustoddlers.com/child-with-ocd… #notanadjective


Breathe In, Breathe Out: How I Overcame Sensorimotor OCD is now available on Amazon! amazon.com/Breathe-Out-Ho… #RealOCD #NotAnAdjective #OCD


If you want to get involved, there are walks for OCD in June happening across the country. It is organized by the International OCD Foundation. Click the link below to sign up! #notanadjective iocdf.org/programs/ocdwa…


Having OCD during the COVID-19 pandemic can be difficult. It can affect different subtypes' obsessions and compulsions differently. If you struggle with fear of contamination, perfectionism, or harming others, the link below may help. #notanadjective iocdf.org/covid19/covid-…


A tip that helped me: Do not try to control your thoughts or stop them. Rather, try to be an observer of your thoughts and let them pass through, assigning no meaning to them. It is hard at first, but it gets easier with practice. #notanadjective mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi…


RT @IOCDF: OCD is #NotAnAdjective — it's a serious disorder. Watch and share this important message from members of the OCD community! youtube.com/watch?v=aLJN-r… —> Also, you will see me in it! I was honored to be a part of the PSA ❤️


Meditation tips: 1. Practice observing thoughts 2. It doesn't have to be perfect, it is okay to be anxious 3. Focus on your breath 4. Keep practicing 5. It is okay if your mind wanders a bit #notanadjective More info: newharbinger.com/blog/5-ways-ma…


OCD does not just go away on its own, and there is no cure. However, a combination of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, and Medications can help. Do not try to treat yourself, go to therapy. #notanadjective For more info: webmd.com/mental-health/…


"That fear or panic that you have as you watch the news and are bombarded with messages about how the world is contaminated or unsafe, that's just a glimpse into what someone with untreated OCD feels like." #NotAnAdjective

OCD is #NotAnAdjective — it's a serious disorder. And while we're all feeling a heightened level of anxiety at this time, it does not mean that we all have #realOCD. Watch and share this important message from members of the OCD community!youtube.com/watch?v=aLJN-r…

IOCDF's tweet card. What the OCD community wants YOU to know about #RealOCD

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What the OCD community wants YOU to know about #RealOCD



When you bashfully smile while organizing your papers and say “Oh god, my OCD is out of control”, my smile fades... did you ever notice that? It is NOT cute and it is NOT a funny little character trait. #NotAnAdjective


@AppStoreGames Take Make it Perfect! by Voodoo off of the app store. The game is offensive to people with OCD, and the advertisements for this game are disgusting. From reading the reviews, many people are appalled by this game! #notanadjective apps.apple.com/gb/app/make-it…


Reading the replies to this just make me sad that people don’t know what a graphic novel is. Could be generational? IDK. #ItsANoun #NotanAdjective.

Rereading V for Vendetta; I wonder if anyone can name an acclaimed graphic novel turned into film in which the film was superior?



Things I wish someone told me: it is normal to have bad days, it is normal to doubt that you are getting better, and it is normal to struggle. However, although it takes time, it does get better. Keep going to therapy! You got this! #notanadjective


"OCD affects 2.2 million adults, or 1.0% of the U.S. population. The average age of onset is 19, with 25% of cases occurring by age 14. One-third of affected adults first experienced symptoms in childhood." (ADDA 2010- 2018) OCD is common, you're not alone. #notanadjective


What is it about healthcare professionals constantly joking about being ‘so OCD’ as if it’s a fun quirk about tidying and not a mental health disorder that can result in significant increases in morbidity/mortality #NotAnAdjective #OCD


This is where the big boys play. Look at the adjective, play. #notanadjective


Can people stop saying "I'm a bit ADHD" when distracted. You minimise a legitimate neurological condition that impacts my entire life. Thanks. #adhd #notanadjective #neurodiversesquad


OCD is not an adjective — it's a serious disorder. And while we're all feeling a heightened level of anxiety at this time, it does not mean that we all have OCD. Learn more about #realocd at iocdf.org/about-ocd. #realocd #notanadjective youtu.be/aLJN-rSgCqM

DrJennyYip's tweet image. OCD is not an adjective — it's a serious disorder. And while we're all feeling a heightened level of anxiety at this time, it does not mean that we all have OCD. Learn more about #realocd at iocdf.org/about-ocd. #realocd #notanadjective youtu.be/aLJN-rSgCqM

A tip that helped me: Do not try to control your thoughts or stop them. Rather, try to be an observer of your thoughts and let them pass through, assigning no meaning to them. It is hard at first, but it gets easier with practice. #notanadjective mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi…


Meditation tips: 1. Practice observing thoughts 2. It doesn't have to be perfect, it is okay to be anxious 3. Focus on your breath 4. Keep practicing 5. It is okay if your mind wanders a bit #notanadjective More info: newharbinger.com/blog/5-ways-ma…


" So OCD" vs OCD: When someone is "so OCD", they usually mean they want things to be neat and organized, it is a preference. However, with actual OCD, someone continually does a compulsion because they HAVE TO due to anxiety. #notanadjective From: nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blo…


Online OCD Quizzes: Not all OCD quizzes are accurate. Although tempting, do not take them multiple times as it can become a compulsion. Also, the results of an online quiz are not the same as a professional diagnosis. #notanadjective For more info:treatmyocd.com/blog/where-can…


OCD and Stress: If you feel like your OCD is worse lately, do not panic. Sometimes stressful events in life can make OCD worse. Do your best to practice self-care in order to reduce stress such as meditation. #notanadjective For more information: verywellmind.com/understanding-…

verywellmind.com

Self-Help Strategies for Living With OCD

Learn a number of self-help strategies for obsessive-compulsive disorder that you can start using right now to help cope with your OCD symptoms.


@thepathtochange makes great YouTube videos for people struggling with OCD, especially pure OCD. Personally, I found this video very helpful! #notanadjective youtu.be/laeYq51SYA0


Things I wish someone told me: it is normal to have bad days, it is normal to doubt that you are getting better, and it is normal to struggle. However, although it takes time, it does get better. Keep going to therapy! You got this! #notanadjective


I have seen and heard the term #OCD being misused too many times, and as an OCD sufferer it has always been devastating for me to hear, but I have never felt safe or able to correct the perpetrator.



Khloe Kardashian is known for her organized home. While it is good to be organized, she openly calls her organization habit "Khlo-C-D". Not only does she misunderstand and glorify OCD, but her celebrity status perpetuates this misunderstanding and glorification. #notanadjective


"OCD affects 2.2 million adults, or 1.0% of the U.S. population. The average age of onset is 19, with 25% of cases occurring by age 14. One-third of affected adults first experienced symptoms in childhood." (ADDA 2010- 2018) OCD is common, you're not alone. #notanadjective


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End the misinformation. #OCD is #NotAnAdjective!

treatmyocd's tweet image. End the misinformation. #OCD is #NotAnAdjective!

Possibly my number one pet hate. Mental illness is mental illness, not a way to describe how you’re feeling. You wouldn’t say “I’m a bit tonsillitis” so don’t say “I’m a bit (insert mental illness)”!! #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #NotAnAdjective

Kat_Finch's tweet image. Possibly my number one pet hate. Mental illness is mental illness, not a way to describe how you’re feeling. You wouldn’t say “I’m a bit tonsillitis” so don’t say “I’m a bit (insert mental illness)”!! #MentalHealth #MentalIllness #NotAnAdjective

PSA: it’s never ok to use mental illness as an adjective. OCD is an illness diagnosed by a doctor. Using it as a slang or colloquialism for “neatness” is rude, offensive, insensitive and downright wrong. #ocd #notanadjective #susocialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealth

BASWRachel's tweet image. PSA: it’s never ok to use mental illness as an adjective. OCD is an illness diagnosed by a doctor. Using it as a slang or colloquialism for “neatness” is rude, offensive, insensitive and downright wrong. #ocd #notanadjective #susocialwork #MentalHealthAwareness #mentalhealth

@IOCDF In a supervisor’s meeting at work about drug-free & anti discrimination work place and the facilitator says they “are really OCD about their job” #NotAnAdjective


Lots of lovely typography for this project! 👊🏼👏🏼 #notanadjective GOODBYE STIGMA #OCD

byeocdstigma's tweet image. Lots of lovely typography for this project! 👊🏼👏🏼 #notanadjective GOODBYE STIGMA #OCD

Something for you to think about today 🌟✨ #notanadjective

byeocdstigma's tweet image. Something for you to think about today 🌟✨ #notanadjective

OCD is not an adjective — it's a serious disorder. And while we're all feeling a heightened level of anxiety at this time, it does not mean that we all have OCD. Learn more about #realocd at iocdf.org/about-ocd. #realocd #notanadjective youtu.be/aLJN-rSgCqM

DrJennyYip's tweet image. OCD is not an adjective — it's a serious disorder. And while we're all feeling a heightened level of anxiety at this time, it does not mean that we all have OCD. Learn more about #realocd at iocdf.org/about-ocd. #realocd #notanadjective youtu.be/aLJN-rSgCqM

@Academy Latest ad. #Everyday still incorrect. Should be every day. Two words. #Notanadjective #GrammarMatters

CHRISTINEARDIS's tweet image. @Academy Latest ad.  #Everyday still incorrect.  Should be every day. Two words.  #Notanadjective  #GrammarMatters

Former #English teacher reading @ijournal. What's wrong with this everyday ad? :) #petpeeve #notanadjective #twowords

TriStarInsTN's tweet image. Former #English teacher reading @ijournal. What's wrong with this everyday ad? :) #petpeeve #notanadjective #twowords

We have been a little bit busy today again! 🌟✨ #OCD #notanadjective

veryberrycosmo's tweet image. We have been a little bit busy today again! 🌟✨ #OCD #notanadjective
veryberrycosmo's tweet image. We have been a little bit busy today again! 🌟✨ #OCD #notanadjective

There's more to OCD than you might think, know the condition behind the stereotype. #OCDwoa #NotAnAdjective

cellohealth's tweet image. There's more to OCD than you might think, know the condition behind the stereotype. #OCDwoa #NotAnAdjective

We have reached 50! I'm so pleased 😌😘 please keep RTing and following! 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 @byeocdstigma #notanadjective

veryberrycosmo's tweet image. We have reached 50! I'm so pleased 😌😘 please keep RTing and following! 👉🏼👉🏼👉🏼 @byeocdstigma #notanadjective

'Oh I'm a bit OCD': To find out what OCD ACTUALLY is visit the amazing @ocdaction +read! #itaffectsme #notanadjective

itaffectsme's tweet image. 'Oh I'm a bit OCD': To find out what OCD ACTUALLY is visit the amazing @ocdaction +read! #itaffectsme #notanadjective

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