OCD and Me
Description
In this lived experience film, Olivia shares an honest and detailed account of living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which began at age eight but was not diagnosed until she was 15. She explains the hidden reality of OCD—how compulsions like checking or cleaning are only the visible part, while intrusive thoughts (obsessions) can feel like a relentless bully threatening harm unless rituals are completed. Olivia’s story offers valuable insight into the daily struggles of OCD and challenges common misconceptions about the condition.
Learning Objectives
1. Differentiate between the visible compulsions and the hidden intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that characterise OCD. 2. Understand the lived reality of someone with OCD and the impact of delayed diagnosis. 3. Challenge common misconceptions that OCD is only about washing, cleaning, or checking behaviours.