Below is the response I posted on a local radio's Facebook page regarding the Target sweater controversy. I have OCD. I wholeheartedly embrace humour. Heck, I make jokes about my OCD. I make jokes to bring some lightness to a disease that can be so debilitating. People often say "I'm soooo OCD" because they enjoy a clean house or they enjoy having things in order. OCD is not about enjoying having things in order. If there's enjoyment involved, it's not OCD. OCD involves intense emotions like fear, guilt, regret and anxiety. People do compulsions in attempt to find relief from the torment they are experiencing. In reference to the Target sweater, I've noticed a lot of people saying things like "get over it," or " i t's the Internet. Everyone is going to be offended by something." To me it's not about being offended. It's about feeling passionately about raising awareness regarding a mental illness that has many stereo...
I have OCD. It's not a quirk. It's a legitimate disorder. It has nothing to do with finding pleasure in items being lined up perfectly or enjoying a neat and tidy home. Walk with me. I'll show you what it's actually about.