“I keep a lot of old items because it could come in handy one day”
what is hoarder?
OCD is just about being overly clean or organized.
what is cap?
This canadian comedian known to be a host on the show Deal or no deal and was also a judge on America’s got talent states, “I wouldn’t learn to tie my shoes because I didn’t want to touch the laces cause they had touched the ground”
Who is Howie Mandel?
“I have to wash my hands at least 5 times and dry them on a specific towel before touching my face or clothes”
What is contamination?
people with OCD can lead full and productive lives
what is fact?
It was revealed that this legendary singer, known for hits like My Way and Strangers in the Night, dealt with OCD through their partner’s memoir. They reported that they would sometimes take 12 showers a day.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
“if someone taps me at a certain point on the left side of my body, that same exact spot on my right side will start to like tingle until i tap that side”
What is symmetry?
All perfectionists have OCD
what is cap?
This Grammy-winning singer and former member of Fifth Harmony has stated: “[OCD] made me feel like my mind was playing a cruel trick on me. It affected me physically, too.”
“I keep having unwanted dark thoughts: what if i were a pedophile? what if i became attracted to my family members, what if i had an urge that i couldn't control?”
What is intrusive thoughts?
OCD can’t be cured.
what is fact?
Known for their roles in Mean Girls and Mamma Mia, they have opened up about their experiences with OCD and even decided not to include a stove in the guest house out of fear that it might burn the place down.
Who is Amanda Seyfried or Karen Smith or Sophie?
"I repeatedly check if the stove is off, even if I haven't used it all day"
What is checker?
We are all a little bit OCD at times
what is cap?
This bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska has stated that they experience obsessive thought spirals in which intrusive thoughts, thoughts they don’t want to have that seem to come from outside, sort of hijack their consciousness.
Who is John Green?