OCD does not discriminate, it affects every background and walk of life. You belong here & you deserve care.
Find more information and support this OCD Awareness Week (Oct 11–17) at iocdf.org/ocdweek 🩵

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What OCD looks like for Lila 💚 She has checking OCD. The thought: did I leave the straightener on? The check: back inside, turn it off 4 times, unplug it, snap a photo of it unplugged. And she still has a full, busy life. #OCDweek #booksky

My therapist said my imagination is too good at thinking up "what if" OCD scenarios. But that also means I'm a really creative writer, and I can do happy endings too 💚 #OCDweek #booksky

From ERP therapy to medication, OCD is highly treatable. You don't have to stay stuck in emergency mode.
Find more information and support this OCD Awareness Week at iocdf.org/ocdweek 🩵

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During this year's #OCDWeek, we recognize the need for continued research and innovation in #OCD treatment. A newly published proof-of-concept study demonstrates how invasive brain mapping may guide personalized treatment for refractory OCD.

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My lukewarm take on "I'm so OCD": you will never see a character in my book say it. OCD can be scary and isolating, not a quirky trait. So just describe the trait! "I like my desk organized" works great 💚 #OCDweek #booksky

OCD doesn’t have one look.

Compulsions may include visible behaviors, but they can also involve mental reviewing, counting, repeating, reassurance-seeking, or trying to feel completely certain.

Some of the hardest parts may be invisible. 💛

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Compulsions aren't just physical. Mental review, counting, & checking are part of the loop too.
This OCD Awareness Week (Oct 11–17), learn more about different compulsions and receive support at iocdf.org/ocdweek 🩵

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If you loved how real the OCD representation felt in Turtles All the Way Down, meet Lila 💭 Checking the stove. Checking the door. Turning the car around a mile away to check one last time.   #booksky #romcom #OCDweek

OCD is not another word for organized.

It can involve unwanted intrusive thoughts, intense doubt, compulsions, and mental rituals other people may never see.

Some of the hardest parts of OCD can be invisible. 💛

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OCD and horror: what changed? 🎃 As a kid with OCD, even Disney Channel Halloween movies were too scary. Then a college horror films class (20 movies in 4 weeks!) turned out to be classic exposure practice. #OCDweek #booksky

OCD isn't just one thing. This OCD Awareness Week (Oct 11–17), learn about and explore the full spectrum of related disorders & find support at iocdf.org/ocdweek 🩵

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~240 million people globally will experience OCD in their lifetime. For OCD Awareness Week (Oct 11–17, 2026), remember you're not alone.

For more information and support, visit iocdf.org/ocdweek 🩵

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Though #misophonia and #OCD are different things and are treated differently, it's not unusual for people to experience both conditions.

This October 11-17th, OCD Awareness Week (#OCDweek) is a worldwide event to dispel myths about obsessive compulsive disorder. #ThatsOCD #OCDWeek

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Why my main character has OCD 💚 Growing up, I never saw anyone like me. Lila is a love story to my younger self: there are people like you out there, and happily ever afters too. #OCDweek #booksky

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Happy October! Here are 3 scary stories my OCD told me as a kid 👻 Like a Halloween story, I knew these fears weren't real. But they felt real. Now I'm changing the story by writing a rom-com heroine with OCD. #OCDweek #booksky

OCD Awareness Week is here (10/11-10/17)! 🩵
OCD isn't a preference for neatness, it's a heavy cycle of unwanted thoughts and compulsions. Let’s lead with empathy, break harmful stereotypes, and normalize getting professional support.

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