Champion gymnast Aly Raisman shares her journey with OCD | Get to know OCD Ep 16

[@treatmyocd]

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[@jasminelrodriguez16]

Seeing so many people that I recognize being interviewed by you all has made me realize that as cliche as it sounds, I guess I really am not alone. It's so encouraging to see so many people discussing the detailed nuances of OCD. These conversations would have been a game changer for me as a young teen first dealing with this disorder, but I'm glad that the conversation is happening now for those that might just be realizing what they have.

[@treatmyocd]

Always remember that you are NEVER alone. ❤

[@kalimile1917]

Aly is so incredible. I'm so happy she is prioritizing her mental and physical wellbeing.

[@Jack-hy1zq]

Thank you for sharing your story, Aly X

[@robine1798]

Aly, I knew you were an incredible athlete, but didn’t know how much more there is to your abilities and generosity. Thank you for sharing your story about your journey as a person struggling with OCD and finding paths to overcome it. I love how well you describe your experiences with OCD and how it is intertwined with gymnastics, being in the spotlight, surviving abuse, and speaking out to help others. I also love Dr. McGrath's explanations and insights. I was once a gymnast and also struggled with OCD. NOCD is an incredible help and resource for sufferers of OCD.

[@izumimiyahara2934]

Thank you for this interview and this channel.

[@treatmyocd]

You're welcome! Thank you for tuning in!

[@vivien3833]

I can relate so much to this. Photo taking compulsion. I thought I was the only one! Thank you again NOCD for sharing this platform!

[@treatmyocd]

You are so welcome. Remember, no matter how hard OCD tries to convince you otherwise, you are not alone!

[@michaelmichaels-tw7wd]

Excellent interview 5 stars with glitter & sparkles 🦄⭐💖⭐💖⭐💖⭐💖⭐💖🦄

[@michaelmichaels-tw7wd]

ily Aly. i adore you soo much 💖 you are Fantastically Fabulous 💖

[@sophie-sm9qr]

the definition of OCD in this episode seems more blurry to me, how do we draw the line between anxiety/social anxiety and OCD ? to me this sounds more like anxiety ; like she said a lot of people have anxiety about leaving the stove on, without it being OCD

[@michellepetrie7432]

ocd is type of anxiety disorder. You can read in the DSM the specific criteria for meeting an ocd diagnosis. Everyone can experience the emotion of anxiety but the degree to which it impacts their lives and the type of symptoms they have is what qualifies it to be a specific disorder or not.

[@michaelmichaels-tw7wd]

OCD causes Anxiety soo trying to pick out and label Anxiety separate is a folly when the OCD is driving a condition of Anxiety with additional Anxiety on top covering everything. maybe you are projecting your own desire to try and manage your own anxiety...

[@sophie-sm9qr]

@@michellepetrie7432 yes i am aware of the relation between anxiety and ocd, compulsions are what distinguishes ocd from anxiety and that’s what i’m not getting from this videos

[@sophie-sm9qr]

@@michaelmichaels-tw7wd isn’t anxiety the source of ocd though ? it’s a cycle but anxiety would come first, then cause the compulsion. it’s the source AND the effect

[@treatmyocd]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition in which a person experiences recurrent and unwanted thoughts, urges, feelings, sensations or images that cause distress. In response to these obsessions, someone with OCD engages in compulsions-repetitive behaviors or mental acts that are done in an attempt to neutralize the thought or ease discomfort. Symptoms of OCD interfere with day-to-day living and lead to immense anxiety, fear, and other difficult emotions.

[@johnrainsman6650]

I have a question about OCD based on a book I partially read (and sadly lost). A character apparently has it, and I know I have it too. I think we've both been misled by the manipulative eviI of OCD.

[@treatmyocd]

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[@johnrainsman6650]

@@treatmyocd Oh, I just meant KZbin comment. That's my only place of comfort for communication

[@heathercheung3081]

I appreciate NOCD's efforts to raise awareness around OCD, but I felt this interview missed the mark. It’s concerning that Aly doesn’t seem to fully understand what OCD is and made no mention of ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), the gold standard for treating OCD. For someone claiming to have OCD, knowledge of ERP is essential, and the lack of this, combined with an apparent misunderstanding of OCD, risks unintentionally spreading misinformation. The OCD community needs voices that genuinely reflect lived experiences to ensure awareness efforts are both accurate and supportive. I hope NOCD will consider featuring individuals with firsthand knowledge of ERP and the real challenges of managing OCD, as this would better represent and uplift the OCD community.