.@nypost We’re issuing this response today in regard to your recent article on OCD.
It is factually fraught, harmful, and not based in proven science. As a result, we would like to see it taken down.
In short: Do Better.
Full response:
International OCD Foundation
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Helping people with OCD and related disorders live full and meaningful lives. linktr.ee/iocdf
- There has been a lot of confusion across social media lately when it comes to OCD manifesting as “taboo” intrusive thoughts about children. This is the perfect time to educate others about “Real OCD” and the many forms this disorder can take. (1/6)
- “I always knew there was something wrong with me.” -Mara Wilson, this year’s keynote speaker, tells us about her early years with OCD. “I lived in fear that I would accidentally hurt somebody.” #OCDCON
- "How could I coexist in the same space with someone who didn’t share the same obsession?" For #OCDWeek, the hilarious @AllisonRaskin told us how she dealt with moving in with her boyfriend...and his dirty backpack. From our blog:
- 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!
- False claims about OCD are harmful to our community and can prevent those impacted by OCD from receiving the treatment that they need and deserve. Share the facts and educate your followers about appropriate evidence-based treatments for OCD by sharing iocdf.org/about-ocd!
- SAVE THE DATE: OCD Awareness Week is coming up! Taking place October 8th-14th, this week will be filled with programming and social activities all aimed at shedding light on the unfiltered truth of what it means to have OCD.
- Replying to @IOCDFIn fact, people who experience OCD are often so horrified by their thoughts that they will go decades without seeking treatment, resulting in painful isolation or suicide. At the International OCD Foundation, we know about the struggle and shame that can accompany OCD. (3/6)
- .@Coach_Leach, OCD is a serious disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 100 adults. It can seem funny to those who aren't affected, but for those who are it's no laughing matter. We hope you'll consider deleting & directing your followers to iocdf.org to learn more.
- Are you looking for a new OCD/related disorders therapist, and are unsure how to find a good fit? We can help! Check out five questions to ask a potential therapist here! More tips at iocdf.org/tips-therapist
- "I feel sadness for my younger self when it was much more debilitating, but am very proud of the progress I have made." Writer, director, comedian, and advocate Allison Raskin's #FacesofOCD post is here! Check it out: iocdf.org/blog/2020/06/2…
- Replying to @IOCDFPeople often associate OCD with a need to be organized or neat when, in reality, it involves intrusive, unwanted, scary thoughts that a person has zero desire to act on. (2/6)
- Last night we lit up cities across the country for OCD Awareness. Here are a few shots from Boston, where IOCDF is headquartered. If you have photos of buildings lit in your city, send them to us for us to share with the hashtag #TealforOCD
