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LAST NIGHT A documentary about living with OCD in Ireland aired on RTÉ One.
OCD and Me told the story of some of the people in this country dealing with the debilitating condition on a daily basis.
The documentary opened many eyes to the struggle of obsessive compulsive disorder and highlight why comments about being “a bit OCD” or headlines like this…
… may not be appropriate or helpful.
Here’s why it’s important to understand the condition that affects 2-3 per cent of the Irish population:
It’s difficult to live with
Documentary director Adrian McCarthy told TheJournal.ie that while we all have our quirks…
… the difference between that and having something that is really obstructing you from living your life in a normal way, that is what OCD is.
It requires help and support
How dreadfully debilitating #OCD is, great to see groups and supports in place - as well as frank and honest discussion #OCDandme
Friday 15 November, 2024
Friday 15 November, 2024
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6 reasons why you should stop calling yourself "a bit OCD"
LAST NIGHT A documentary about living with OCD in Ireland aired on RTÉ One.
OCD and Me told the story of some of the people in this country dealing with the debilitating condition on a daily basis.
The documentary opened many eyes to the struggle of obsessive compulsive disorder and highlight why comments about being “a bit OCD” or headlines like this…
… may not be appropriate or helpful.
Here’s why it’s important to understand the condition that affects 2-3 per cent of the Irish population:
It’s difficult to live with
Documentary director Adrian McCarthy told TheJournal.ie that while we all have our quirks…
It requires help and support
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Using the term ‘OCD’ flippantly should be avoided
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In fact, OCD Ireland recommends it
Meet Jacob
He suffers from Obsessive Compuslive Disorder. This is how it affects his life and those around him:
And Simon…
Whose OCD once had him believe he’d caused a road accident.
You can catch up on the important documentary OCD and Me on the RTÉ Player.
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Read: What it’s really like living with OCD in Ireland
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