If you or someone you know struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you’re probably aware of intrusive thoughts. These are those unwanted, stress-provoking thoughts and urges that seem to come out of nowhere and prohibit you from thinking straight or performing certain tasks.
For example, you might be running late for a meeting because you had to turn around three times to triple-check that you locked your front door. Even if you know you locked the door the last time, your brain keeps nagging and makes you feel like you haven’t. These intrusive and obsessive thoughts are essentially what make up OCD.
Living with OCD can be burdensome and intrusive thoughts don’t make it any easier. Recently, social media influencer Lele Pons opened up about her OCD, explaining that she had been hiding her disorder from the world but felt like it was time to be open and honest about her struggles. Her goal was to help educate her young audience on what OCD looks like and how it can affect someone’s life.
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