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This isn’t a joke or a personality quirk; it’s a serious and life-altering condition. OCD involves unwanted thoughts and fears, like worrying you’ll lose control of your body, and compulsions that can disrupt your entire day, like taking constant restroom trips due to the overwhelming anxiety. When struggles like these aren’t taken seriously, it causes real pain and keeps people trapped in their suffering, unaware that hope and help are out there. That’s why education and proper care are so crucial. Download the NOCD app to learn more. #ocd #somaticocd #exposureresponseprevention

What’s the difference between general talk therapy and specialized exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD? Everything. General talk therapy has its place and can be helpful for some mental health conditions, but it’s not recommended for OCD and can even make it worse. That’s because it often involves analyzing intrusive thoughts or trying to replace them with positive ones—and giving attention to intrusive thoughts is the last thing we want to do. ERP therapy was specifically designed for OCD, so it accounts for the fact that intrusive thoughts are just that: thoughts. They don’t have any meaning and they don’t need any attention. Instead of engaging with them, ERP teaches you how to let them pass without engaging in compulsions, so you’re not giving any fuel to OCD. That’s what makes it the most effective treatment. If your therapy experience has been overly focused on your thoughts instead of your behaviors, it might be time to explore ERP. Download the NOCD app to learn more. #ocd #ocdawareness #exposureresponseprevention

OCD isn't what we often see in pop culture and media: It's not a personality quirk, and it isn't a synonym for being pedantic, tidy, or organized. It's a debilitating disorder that often shows up as terrifying mental images and intrusive thoughts that go against all of our real beliefs, desires, or values. Here are a few common OCD themes that people might not immediately associate with OCD. What else would you add? #ocdawareness #ocd #exposureresponseprevention

OCD asks a lot of unanswerable questions: “What if this terrible thing happens? What if this intrusive thought means something? Will I be punished for thinking that?” Trying to find the answers or achieve the impossible level of certainty these questions demand can kick off an all. day. long. spiraling thought process that really takes over our lives. That’s why it’s a problem when therapy focuses on analyzing those thoughts or trying to answer those questions. This approach, typically used in general talk therapy, tends to make OCD worse because it attaches meaning to intrusive thoughts, which leads to further distress and doubt. Freedom from OCD's grip doesn't come from chasing answers or reassurance. It comes from learning to trust your internal compass and live alongside uncertainty without being controlled by it. That’s why it’s so important to seek out specialized therapy for OCD—it’s specifically designed to help you detach from the panic, fear, and doubt, so you can start showing up as your true self, free to live a life of your own choosing. #ocd #exposureresponseprevention #realocd

The viral video of NFL kicker @zanegonzalez5’s pre-kick ritual—adjusting his sock, tapping his helmet—is giving the world a glimpse of what living with OCD can actually look like. As Zane, who's open about his struggles with OCD, knows, it’s not about being “particular.” For him and many others, OCD involves relentless rituals to calm the overwhelming anxiety of things feeling "not right." It’s serious, often debilitating, and high-pressure situations can make it even worse. But as Zane shows us, OCD doesn't limit what you can accomplish: Even under immense pressure, he scored a game-winning kick for the @Commanders. 🏈 You can tackle OCD with the right treatment and support. Download the NOCD app to learn more. #commanders #ocd #exposureresponseprevention

The silence is loud 👀 We’ve all heard the phrases “I’m soooo OCD” or “Everyone’s a little OCD.” These phrases only fuel the misconceptions about OCD and don’t capture what it can actually be like - such as debilitating intrusive thoughts. Download the NOCD app to learn more 🫶 #ocd #intrusivethoughts #exposureresponseprevention

In all seriousness, we know how much anxiety can be caused from intrusive thoughts like these.  Luckily, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) therapy can teach you the skills you need to manage your OCD symptoms, no matter the content of your intrusive thoughts. Download the NOCD app to learn more. #ocd #exposureresponseprevention

ChatGPT, Google, Reddit, etc. can all be very useful… until they’re used for constant reassurance. No amount of reassurance will be enough to satisfy OCD — it just results in us getting stuck in the OCD cycle. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) can teach us the skills to break that cycle! Download the NOCD app to learn more. #ocd #intrusivethoughts #exposureresponseprevention

#duet with @NFL MEMES Talking Zane Gonzalez, OCD, and therapy for compulsive rituals. #NFL #ocd #ocdawareness #exposuretherapy #exposureresponseprevention

OCD can take “bad day” to a whole new level. What might seem like a simple task to someone else can feel like an impossible ordeal when you’re being bombarded by disturbing intrusive thoughts the whole time, or spending hours on compulsions to try to make the anxiety and discomfort go away. If you’re facing these battles, remember that you’re not alone and that there’s hope. OCD is highly treatable with the right kind of care. Download the NOCD app to learn more. #ocd #exposureresponseprevention #contaminationocd