Chatting with a Person with OCD

[@theohyxe5237]

That's the worst part of OCD. You know is irrational yet you still do it.

[@exzisd]

A lot of crossover with my anxiety disorder. I have some obsessive tendencies driven by anxiety but not to this degree or form.

[@111himan]

It sucks being late for work because of stupid OCD ritual shit.....

[@lj9970]

111himan how do you try and combat it because I have ocd and it’s a pain In the ass

[@johnstabile9016]

YES I KNOW!

[@111himan]

@@lj9970 just like this guy I realized I wasn't happy in my job. it was really anxiety that that brought out all the OCD tendencies. get rid of anxiety in your life, but that's difficult when OCD can trigger every little thing to make it a big deal

[@boomgag]

people joke around too much "like omg lolz i totally have OCD right now" OCD destroys people; it's a very serious disorder

[@mex321]

Most women i meet online have "ocd" or "insomnia". After you have met over 10 of them through various social sites, you started to stop believing in that shit.

[@ryandoe11]

yeah they aren't joking around, many people have a mild form of it.. dont have to have a full out life destroying condition for it to be labeled OCD

[@justanotherguy4283]

Ryan Then it’s not OCD, it’s pet peeves or personality quirks

[@Tabirus1661]

I agree

[@studentprojects7696]

Brett G definitely very serious

[@ahmettanrseven]

Asking for permission to show his book.. really nice guy.

[@ChrisFarleyisGod]

....he said it all stemmed From early sexual abuse 💔 .....breaks my heart he suffered on so many levels because of some evil heinous persons deplorable acts ...

[@titus7714]

@@s75553 😂😂😂😂😂

[@hakbug]

aww, im sure the bodily fluids did him in too. i feel awful to say that but, i can only imagine the that is enough to signal permanent trauma.

[@svfantom7776]

@@s75553 My parents walked into my room while I was making pee and poop fetish videos with a couple of midgets who were tied up and gagged. I don't think that they or I will ever be able to see eye to eye again. I mean my parents of course. The midgets are too short for that.

[@huejass9130]

@@svfantom7776 bro wtf

[@blxcklilith6402]

What a sweet guy. I'm sad he had to deal with this, he seems so kind-hearted but he's so strong to still be here and fighting this horrible illness. I have OCD, not to this extent, but it robs people of their lives and it's so frustrating when other people don't understand. Keep fighting my dude, you're fucking awesome.

[@ethansmith7447]

I have it, but not to the point it impacts my life too much. I don't tell people because of it. My family doesn't even know.

[@lisaklozenberg6408]

Ditto. Keep fighting yes. x

[@im_not_real1456]

I have it too, along with a few other illnesses, not contamination, I have more tapping/repeating/everything in sets of 8. I agree it gets in the way 😞sometimes I need to leave class because of it and even in the middle of talking to someone I start doing so much tapping in sets of 8 and it's so embarrassing! They think I'm weird :p loll

[@senaidsakonjic9755]

@@ethansmith7447 I also have "pure ocd" and I dont tell nobody

[@ethansmith7447]

@@senaidsakonjic9755 sad its like that. stay strong brother

[@abiohhai]

Dude seems like a genuinely nice guy

[@yunshobi7365]

Abi Felter people not always what they seem

[@nevs2951]

@@yunshobi7365 wtf lol

[@elperronimo]

@@nevs2951 this guy doesnt have OCD, hes a troll named Sick Reviews. He has since deleted his youtube channel

[@DrunkenMilfs]

@@elperronimo Lol sick reviews was just comedy, why would that prove he doesnt have ocd? Weird its gone tho

[@don_dombalak]

owls are not what they seem

[@tomfuuu]

Jack seems like a really nice guy. Good interview, Jack.

[@fl260]

I am Jack's thankful comment.

[@votewaldo9876]

I am jack, thanks baby

[@Gonthor1000]

I like his tattoos and super cool hat.

[@bsdguides]

Yeah he seems great...what a burden to carry though.

[@kootin]

i love when u used the _comma_ after the word, _interview_. it was so, _defining_.

[@TheSlayer3628]

Childhood trauma is always ignored.

[@theuniquebean]

or just tried to drug out of exsistence.

[@daniellaprince4979]

Angel _ but his ocd started in early childhood which means it’s rooted in something from that time period

[@yakimawindowwashing]

Your a pussy get over it

[@TheSlayer3628]

@@yakimawindowwashing A sentient pussy, you say?

[@papi_dummy]

exactly. once you turn 18 people assume you've been dealt the same hand as them and judge you if you're not as far along in life as they are.

[@oliviaeff4154]

yo this dude is actually so chill and seems like a great buddy to just hang out with

[@brooklyndrescher4851]

Olivia Eff I used to be really good friends with Jack he’s really cool we used to go to meetings together

[@97AshleyRose]

Brooklyn Drescher cool

[@97AshleyRose]

Olivia Eff ikr wish I could be be friends with him. He also kinda looks like one of my cousins lol

[@jessicavsbridget]

I think I just fell in love in 24 minutes. he's so articulate and sweet but also heckin cute and self aware

[@whatdoyoulivefor735]

Awwwe

[@marybrown8985]

Sameeee sis

[@Quahhn]

Lmao gay

[@enolaxd4796]

Same he’s sexyy😍😍😍

[@madigascar333]

Totally agree 😍 just wish he had a better interviewer

[@darkdotz2361]

-so you have ocd? -yeah.. -hahahaha

[@Inexpressable]

-You have schizophrenia? -Yep -Hahahaha

[@robertogarza8960]

-So you have cancer and hiv? -Yeah.. -hahahahaha

[@scarletta.w8721]

😭😭😂😂😂ikr

[@paulthomas9911]

@@scarletta.w8721 what makes it funny to me is i have OCD pretty bad so as you might imagine my first reaction was....''whats so fucking funny asshole??'

[@user-3dfhdha24]

lol

[@13crazydaisies]

I'm so proud of this guy for fighting his illness every day.

[@k.9194]

Not being able to hug ur mum in 12 years. Imagine that.

[@elmeri5278]

I've never even hugged my mum

[@NotKimiRaikkonen]

I haven't hugged my parents in 15 years.

[@joshreid1006]

I haven’t seen my parents in 15 years

[@palmchristmastree]

josh reid that’s sad please go visit your parents soon

[@tylermay9728]

Fuck the Pasta linguine some people dont have that option

[@tinabina8371]

My OCD was always centered around counting. It started when I was around 6. I always worried something would happen to my family if I didn’t do the counting rituals. As I got older I started to try and not do them and trained myself to limit them. So if I usually had to close a door 5 times I’d tell myself you can only do 2. The more I did this the easier it was for my brain to not do the rituals.

[@sarahliebie4730]

Oh my word I experienced something similar!

[@oliviapeydan1510]

I’m not really sure if I have OCD, I haven’t been diagnosed yet or anything, but I have to wiggle each of my fingers three times, about every two minutes, and I have to count everything, I have to count each blind on the window, every picture on the walls, stuff like that, and I have to wipe down all my utensils, and wipe every cup I drink from, and I cannot share food or drinks with anyone, there’s a lot more but I don’t wanna make this super long lol, just thought I’d share🤷🏻‍♀️ but like I said idk if I have OCD I haven’t been diagnosed

[@tinabina8371]

Olivia Peydan sounds like OCD. I think you should mention this to your doctor. There are medications and therapy that can help your symptoms if it’s interfering with your life.

[@saleennolan4170]

i do this all the time my family doesnt understand thank u for commenting it helps

[@kawaiiii725]

@KELLY VLOGS lmao was that not normal? i still do that but with 11:11. if i dont make the wish right i feel like it puts my family in jeapordy

[@johnnylevine]

why not just turn this into a full blown podcast

[@guadalupe6564]

John Levine let’s just appreciate the content he puts out. He has a certain vision for his channel, and that’s good enough. But i understand why you would want a podcast too (: he is cool

[@LatteCoco1]

I really enjoy listening to Andrew chat with people that suffer/have suffered from mental health. Really informative as a person that has been diagnosed with OCD/depression/anxiety. Keep it up Andrew, proud of you

[@LatteCoco1]

Manuj Madan the pic is SZA

[@robertflanagan1364]

Same

[@VIIKZEE]

Chatting with Lil Peep

[@iphgfqweio]

rip

[@topdownb58]

knew this comment was gonna be here....thank you.

[@777v.7]

Was bout to comment that 😂

[@YungManny]

Without tattoos

[@ab.carnage]

Jonathan Mings well this guy was a fan of him, check his Instagram

[@SuperOrangebird]

This guy looks like the love child of Kevin Parker and Lil Peep

[@ShoopityDoopity]

I was looking for this comment

[@davidsalinas9]

Listens to lil peep once, this guy:

[@danielepson6219]

Looks like he’s ready to be in a Cherdley’s video

[@silversmith333]

Literally my first thoughts

[@YungManny]

actually tho lmaooo

[@evaharris3508]

As someone with OCD it really helps to watch this video and know that i'm not alone.

[@geosalvador8855]

Did everyone else think of lil peep when they seen this guy

[@WockyBalboa333]

Nah

[@ewanbrotherton9832]

Yesss

[@cian3410]

geo salvador check his ig, he met peep and has a crybaby tattoo+a live forever one and one that says lil peep

[@peopletakepicturesofeachother]

actually I've just clicked the video to look for this comment

[@krackhead2193]

Yea lol

[@twain27]

Really interesting. His OCD came from a trauma. It's probably the case for a lot of people with OCD. Seems like a genuinely nice guy. Wishing him the best for his new life.

[@AlwaysSoldierOn]

twain27 did he say what trauma?

[@twain27]

@@AlwaysSoldierOn yes sexual trauma when he was a child 4:01

[@twain27]

@Ryan Lorance new life after OCD, Ryan

[@ivylayne1649]

Street Talk Think about the time in your life that you noticed it starting and what was going on for you at that time. I think the brain uses ocd as a type of coping mechanism.

[@kerryirving2949]

ivy layne I agree!

[@justmadeit2]

Ocd is exhausting physically as well as mentally when its at the level of constant hand washing etc. The mental stress of it every day tires a person out

[@Alyssa18633]

I was in group therapy once and there was a guy who constantly had to stop & get out of his car to check if he had hit & killed someone. So it always took him hours to get somewhere because he was convinced he just ran someone over. He also couldn’t leave a room without going back multiple times to check that no one was left in the room. For some reason he always thought there would be a dead person left behind? They asked him about his history & if he had any previous trauma but he said no.

[@BadAssBlackOverlord]

Of course he had trauma. Men just don't open up to strangers for no reason lol.

[@andrewptob]

I’ve heard about people with that same problem. Strange someone would even drive at all with that constant fear

[@Alyssa18633]

BadAssBlackOverlord doesn’t have anything to do with being a man or not. It’s group therapy. You have to open up or you might as well just leave. If you don’t open up & talk about your problems there, then why would you even go there lol

[@ok_jaja]

I’m struggling with the same thing

[@SowwyIDied]

I definitely relate to that guy. Even tho he said no to trauma, maybe he was a veteran? that could relate to worrying about leaving behind anyone who might be dead or injured. Just a guess tho

[@professorpeaches57]

I’m so high when that car alarm went off I started looking out the windows

[@chriswilkinson8396]

😂

[@omgurheadsgone]

Great interview, this dude seems like a good guy, glad he has been in recovery and finding success with both his ocd and addiction problems

[@ICanBeNumber23]

I'm so glad you made this. A lot of people have no clue what it really means to have OCD. It isn't just ordering your crayons, it can be nights of no sleep, three hour long morning routines, or even constantly telling yourself you aren't the next serial killer. Hopefully this will open some eyes.

[@ICanBeNumber23]

@ Not true. OCD is different for each person. Some people with it do have to wash their hands for hours, or make sure every thing in their room is in a certain spot.

[@oi-xy4vb]

Darkblue Stoner i have ocd and mine has to do with contamination/cleanliness. it really just depends on the person

[@oi-xy4vb]

Darkblue Stoner but you stated the cleanliness is a myth which isn’t necessarily true. i understand what you mean though now that you clarified :)

[@luisv491]

One thing I love and that's unique about these talks with Andrew is he's interviewing people with all sorts of issues. But. With a sense of non-judgment and acceptance. So everyone is able to open up to him very easily about their history.. I find that remarkable

[@burritolover182]

He's seriously a great interviewer.

[@wessmall7957]

I think Andrew is a closet freak, so he doesn't pass any judgment lol

[@kiananwar5943]

They should make a movie about this guy, tbh I’d prolly cry if I watched it

[@Heyitspat]

I suffered severe OCD as well throughout my high school days. I resonate a lot with what he said. Such as asking for reassurance from people around us, and also Specifically knowing that it’s irrational, yet continue doing it because it ‘feels right”. Thankfully I’ve been able to overcome it and be cured because much of my compulsions was caused by anxiety from environmental factors. Nonetheless, I think we should share this more often and shine light upon it so that we can de-stigmatize OCD.

[@huntermarsh375]

Dude would make a great microbiologist with that sterility intuition

[@rebeccaherrera5632]

Lol no he wouldn't. Imagine you have an irrational fear of microorganisms and your job makes you deal with bacteria, parasites, seeing organisms swirling around on every day things. Knowing not even your food is clean. No matter how hard you try.

[@huntermarsh375]

It was a joke on his ability to create and maintain a sterile field...

[@samanthajenkins340]

Rebecca Herrera r/iamverysmart

[@rebeccaherrera5632]

@@samanthajenkins340 lol guess so

[@ivylayne1649]

The “intuition” that comes along with ocd is caused by anxiety. It’s not your “true” intuition. It’s anxiety lying to you.

[@dasblatt8628]

Man he is so likeable :) I am really glad he is better now

[@Lucke189]

Andrew "Did you get better at math" Hales

[@someoneya8505]

LMAOOOOOO

[@mckenziealmire3031]

I wish I could like this twice

[@mattsmith457]

I did. Nothing will hammer in sequence like having to do things a prime number of times in a sequence that grows in exponential values to other prime numbers. I'm still not good at math, I just have a lot of practice with it.

[@duariweiss7188]

I suffer from OCD and I cannot fathom just “overcoming it”. I wish it were that simple for me. I have suffered every single day for 26 years.

[@GermanoZaffalon]

What your OCD like? Are you okay?

[@ivylayne1649]

I had ocd tendencies as a child and I relate to and understand much of what he said. I think mine stemmed from my parents divorce though and ordering and checking things to gain a sense of control over my life. As a child I felt an extreme sense of anxiety with it and felt they were things I had to do or the anxiety and obsessive thoughts would consume me. The compulsions: the washing, the aligning, the checking, eases the feelings temporarily. That is ocd in a nutshell. I believe I grew out of it as well/just decided one day I was sick of it and couldn’t do it anymore. Never got formal treatment for it. Symptoms do still act up at chaotic times in life but overall it’s not a part of my life.

[@oliviafitzgerald5960]

Omg he's so sweet. I really enjoy listening to him speak. I think I'll buy his book!

[@er1ns]

Life is so complex. He has a beautiful soul and I hope and pray that he lives free of this. Thank you for this interview Andrew.

[@akab3648]

“Oh i’m soooo OCD hahahahaha” *everyone giggles* “Oh im sooooo Schizophrenic” *everyone stops*

[@MoneyBoyCJ]

Beccah R well those are two complete different things

[@akab3648]

BladezNShadez TX i’m not comparing similarities. My point is using disorders and such like this

[@MoneyBoyCJ]

Beccah R I agree people shouldn’t joke about illnesses whether they are mental or physical. It’s no joke to the people suffering from them. Would people find it funny if somebody joked about having cancer? No they wouldn’t. It’s a similar thing.

[@jazw4649]

People should stop joking about everything! It's not cool to make jokes.

[@MrOutPerform]

I wouldn’t wish OCD on my worst enemy.

[@lmao8179]

This man’s outfit makes me happy. Keep up that fancy tropical pink aesthetic👍

[@socks7819]

this is the video that made me realise there was something wrong and lead me to get my OCD diagnosis and get treated/go to therapy, thank you so much

[@yourremarkablyaveragepal781]

Good for you!

[@hobobum1216]

this one wins chatting with of the year. thanks guys, super inspiring

[@Felishamois]

This magnificent dude could be, visually, a One Piece character

[@aneni]

now that you mention it, he kinda reminds me of Ace for some reason xd

[@nakiriiaalicee2993]

Can't decide if he would fit in fishman island or dressrosa

[@xlr.8hundred]

it’s so weird cause you see a guy interviewing him trying to understand and as a fellow ocd sufferer i understand everything he’s saying before he even makes it halfway through the sentence

[@nathanielrossi9659]

Same here im not diagnosed by anyone with ocd but I'm pretty positive I have ocd ever since maybe when I was 13 or so but the ocds changed over years. I can totally relate an especially on handwashing an things being contaminated I even had a time I was feeling the wind was contaminated too I laughed about it while watching cause there's some humour to what was causing me to feel that way about the wind

[@xtra4life3]

I have OCD . It has really made having a relationship so difficult. People don’t understand how serious having OCD is. He definitely understands . I’m happy he’s feeling better. ❤️

[@ambergabel4919]

Jack is awesome. What a strong person. I can't even imagine what he went through physically and mentally...I'll think before I make a comment about being OCD about something. I have no idea. I love that he wrote a book on it and another one coming. Great interview Andrew and Jack. This really taught me about the illness. Wishing Jack all the best :)

[@sarahb5418]

Do a "Chatting with a person with Anxiety" I'm sure there's so many people that would want to see it

[@silversmith333]

Sarah B “anxiety” is too broad to fit the channel I feel like

[@ebtydiary8761]

Lil Comment yeah, it’s like everyone has anxiety

[@kailabitch2583]

She talking bout dignosed anxiety

[@whatdidsarahsay]

No, everyone does not have anxiety. Anxiety as a mental illness is hell.

[@MoneyBoyCJ]

Sarah Vaux I have an anxiety disorder, everybody does have anxiety. We just have it far more extreme than normal people.

[@kirjuschaks]

I have some suggestions: chatting with allday stoner (cannabis) 100% night shift worker convinced communist

[@manuelmanolo7099]

You probably never visited a college campus

[@lovehueclique]

All day stoner? That’s so dumb.

[@lovehueclique]

Will Swain it’s because your a stupid pussy that’s why?

[@majatoncinic5361]

100% night shift worker? Why?

[@x1y55]

@@majatoncinic5361 probably because we live the complete opposite schedule from the norm. it's hard on the mind and body.

[@yasminewalters3952]

OCD is so draining and he explained it so well! good luck in the future✨

[@thehairypickels]

he is such a sweet and genuine guy i really hope he has a fantastic and happy life. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@ivylayne1649]

I left a previous comment about my experience with ocd but I’d humbly like to offer some advice for anyone suffering that cares to read it. If your ocd centers around counting and numbers: say you have to turn the light switch on & off 18 times for it to feel “right”, do it at a lower number and sit with it. Let the anxiety wash over and pass. Then the next time you’re doing the rituals, try an even lower number. That new number is the new “standard” of the ritual. Keep doing this until you get to 1. This is an “exposure therapy” that you can do by yourself at home for free. Do the same thing with washing or alignment. Just do it less and less than you normally would. Sit with the uncomfortable feelings. Over time it will not be as mentally painful and taxing. I wish everyone so much luck that is suffering.

[@elisamastromarino7123]

Good luck Jack! Your story got me in the feels. 😢 Love and a full life is what I wish you! 👍🌹 I used to have OCD to the point of panic attacks and not leaving home. Invasive thoughts ...wow. It can steal your life from you. So glad you stole it back! ❤

[@jazzburkitt123]

I think Jack is super brave to overcome what he has and is able to talk about it in such a candid, open way...essentially as a man! I love that he took such an amazing positive from it too, he seems like a wise dude 😊

[@JordanRants]

I had it really bad as a child. I used to have to do simple things twice such as sitting down, flights of stairs etc. Overtime it's gotten better but I still have this voice in my head saying 'if you don't do this then your KZbin career is over' etc etc. Theres always some consequence that formulates in my mind if I try and avoid fulfilling any of my compulsory obsessions. Most of them are just house related things such as double checking the oven is switched off even though I know for certain it is. And always arranging my cupboards so that 70% of the food is on the left side (part of my obsession is things have to be proportionately more left than right). Sometimes if I'm walking down the street I will have to go back and do something differently such as walk through a different doorway, because in my mind if I walk through the wrong doorway then it will change my life for the worse. The list goes on and on but as someone who has dealt with this all my life its just become the norm and it doesn't bother me. I don't have any issue with hygiene like this dude tho. I guess everyone's OCD manifests differently.

[@jiiizmo]

Holy shit my head used to tell me to walk back 10 or 15 steps or someone I know would get hurt, or to step on a certain number of cracks before I get home, on walks from school

[@lj9970]

JD Dubbs how do you combat it

[@lj9970]

How do you combat it

[@jiiizmo]

@@lj9970 I had to think and slowly come to my senses and realize it's just a random abrupt thought and then I realize nothing would happen

[@studentprojects7696]

JordanRants I would check the oven a minimum of 3 times, walk to the door and go back to check it again two or three times

[@kaddia4527]

sorry but i can’t help but notice how the interviewer looks like a golden david blaine

[@RoRo-py7cw]

Ohh so that's why I thought he looked so familiar 😂😂

[@FierceFluffyThings]

He kinda sounds/speaks like him too lol

[@jennifera9916]

amourkaddia omg yesssssssss 😂😂😂😂😂

[@psevant1]

Yup

[@fernandofigueirinhas7110]

david blaine is a brunette Andrew Hales..

[@EYMmusic]

Thank you for opening up. It isn’t easy. Also thank you Andrew for these. I have OCD as well and it’s not easy saying your compulsions out loud because they could seem whacked. I also have PTSD from witnessing domestic violence as a kid which shaped a lot of my obsessions. OCD is rough but it’s possible to get better. So happy you found peace. Keep it up!

[@excelsior520]

Finally an interesting character. Such an intelligent guy. God bless him .

[@provinesb4789]

Im 20, but 23 in a few days OCD makes you time travel.

[@jacintarene_]

You’re both stupid as hellllllll far out haha

[@emmvclvrk666]

I can deeply relate to this, especially how he tracks the path of the germs in his mind. Except I’ve never been able to track down why mine started.

[@nina-iz6dd]

I LOVE this guy, apart of everything he said, I feel he's been so open and real and onest, my mom and I have ocd, I relate to a lot of things he talked about, and I respect him for saying everything he said but still smiling

[@ShirouNiichan]

he seems so genuine and nice!! also im really intrigued by the book, probably gonna buy it. love that hes a peep fan too. rip

[@NatashiaB77]

I appreciate this guys struggle. Unfortunately I feel like this is the corner ocd gets stuck in. It’s so much more than obsessive hand washing or worrying about germs. People never talk about the negative thoughts or obsessive thinking that over takes your mind.

[@toria1209]

Symmetry can be an OCD thing once it intrudes your life. I used to have to tap on both sides of my body to make it feel even and if I hit one side of my body,, I would have to hit the other

[@sanitary103]

Your Messy Auntie true. Pure o ocd doesn’t get enough attention

[@ashleydiaz4075]

How do so many people not realize he was about to say “22” but stoped and decided to say “2 days I’ll be 23” lol he didn’t mean 20

[@reggie7653]

When he was explaining "getting everything out" I was NOT expecting "So that process might take an hour"

[@MadPuddings]

Such a good video! The DSM V now doesn't consider OCD has belonging in the anxiety disorder family anymore, it's "a thing of its own" now!

[@barbaras3859]

I wish him the best life in the world. I’m also an ocd sufferer and can relate to the level of desperation this guy has been through. He’s so brave!

[@heather-km5lo]

So at 17:40 when he said he was studying psychology, I was literally on my laptop searching on a college website “psychology” and hit search as soon he said that. I’m shook. Tf

[@isabellartochterman2711]

I’m just like.. how did he get those tattoos lol

[@piddledude]

Brand new needles and ink didn’t bother me when I got my tattoos and I suffer from OCD. As long as I SAW the artist take them out with gloves on my compulsion didn’t flare.

[@CallduhAmberLamp]

mrpidd111 I’m a tattoo artist and I use the same needle for about 5 different people before I change it. I haven’t had anyone get sick from my shop.

[@shapurr5949]

@@CallduhAmberLamp you joking?

[@CallduhAmberLamp]

Shapur r no I have a rule that if I give you a tattoo you need to take a shower first so the needle stays clean.

[@CallduhAmberLamp]

Will Swain I have two business at night I’m a tattoo artist at Crazy Earls tattoo emporium. During the day I run a hot dog catering/pest control service. I had my food vending license taken away because the FDA said I can’t store bug spray next to the condiments. That’s the federal government getting in the way of my livelihood.

[@cinxin]

this was so sweet he seems like such a genuine guy

[@sporkuse7142]

im glad that he's comfortable telling his experience

[@mottahead6464]

My wife has OCD and for a while it was hell on Earth. She takes antidepressants and went through behavioral/ exposure therapy - which helped a lot. And exposure therapy is something that is supposed to work gradually with increasing levels of exposure over time. I'm grateful for the therapy that she went through and all the professionals involved. It was like the disease had taken her soul away and therapy brought it back.

[@Americansikkunt]

“It started sort of discreet...Wearing socks on my hands as a shield.”

[@sierra6883]

Wow, this video just taught me that I've been living with un-diagnosed OCD for 22 years

[@44444LUNA]

Take care. You're not alone. I promise it gets better. 💙💙

[@senaidsakonjic9755]

What type do you have. I have been living with undiagnosed pure ocd for 1 year then I luckily learned I have it from internet

[@nathanielrossi9659]

I've probably had undiagnosed ocd since I was maybe 13 looking back I'm 20 now

[@SKITTLELA]

Kinda wish Andrew would've asked about the tattoos and piercings. I know it's shallow, but that's part of it.

[@Chaiwithkaur]

the fact I could relate to someone after so long feels insane... I hate struggling alone

[@Lavieestbelle04]

He has such a sincere vibe to him! I’m happy he’s doing better :)

[@MikeMisbach]

This was a really awesome interview

[@kristindominguez3106]

The interviewer is so awkward. This guy is spitting his whole trauma story and the other dude is like “hmmm yeah, ocd? I see, yeah..”

[@markjimenez6656]

Its chatting not an interview

[@Phil..._]

Kristen: So glad it's not just me that sees it that way 👌

[@Jill.McGlothlin42]

Kristin Dominguez The interviewer is gorgeous.

[@sensational00]

he even laughed at 5:17 dafq

[@rindeldonnet7356]

this guys isn't ocd, he is an overgrown child. had bad parents.

[@xVicari0usx]

I did the same thing with my body dysmorphia! I just kept telling myself I look normal.. over and over and over again. It’s still there, but I can go to work now. I can wear a normal sized shirt now. I can focus on my school work. To anyone out there struggling, you can get better :)

[@AshleyHasADHD]

Good for you! Stay positive & hope things continue to get better for you♡

[@chatoyante2732]

Body dysmorphia/ anorexia is under the same umbrella as OCD. I didn’t know that until I spoke to my therapist about it

[@xVicari0usx]

Ashley Bishop thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@dansmith2863]

You don't look normal, you look amazing.

[@magic2863]

What an amazing man,with all the trauma of his past,he's so brave to come through it all. Very inspirational. Well done,keep strong 💪

[@kevinhernandez1159]

I have ocd since I'm 7-8 years old after seeing someone falling in the subway. I'm 23 years old niw. Since then , my ocd has change about three times now. It is the worst thing ever. I started therapy in March and I can say I have done a little bit of improvement but it's still really hard. Happy for this guy

[@kingjoe97]

Good guy, appreciate the openness 🤘🏼

[@BlondeAngel718]

When my OCD was more severe, I would spend around 4 to 8 hours and entire nights sometimes obsessing and acting out on compulsions which would make me sleep-deprived not to mention it takes me 3 times longer to do even the most mundane things and I really wish that side of OCD would get more awareness than the typical "oh this pattern is off and is irking me haha" shit you would see people say

[@AWanderingEye]

I agree. A friend of the family was obsessed with keeping every piece of paper she touched --- kleenix, tp, french fry and burger wrappers, school work, books, etc. Later it turned out her dad was sexually abusing her. He's in prison now. She moved away and all I can hope is that she's gotten better.

[@DaddysBathTime]

I have OCD, but I never realized how bad my contamination obsession was until watching this

[@yesrgh2118]

gary the producer I clocked that during your live-streams - I used to have ocd so noticed the same behaviours in you

[@Hallowed_Ground]

@@yesrgh2118 What livestreams? I don't really see much content on his channel

[@yesrgh2118]

@corbin japan live-streams

[@Hallowed_Ground]

@@yesrgh2118 Japan livestreams? How do I access those?

[@JanBugg]

Whoever molested him when he was a child should pay for their behavior. Makes me mad that someone destroyed his whole childhood. I will NEVER understand what makes some people think they can do horrible things to others and just walk away like it is nothing.

[@AWanderingEye]

Yea i thought it odd they didnt cover that, esp. with Weinstein and Trump in the news for their sexual behaviors. Maybe they had an agreement not to touch it? An obvious gap tho

[@18whatsmyname]

23:50 that moment made me so happy!! The look in his eyes is priceless! «But you know what, i showered for 5 minutes» it's about focusing on the victories :)

[@BLUEGENE13]

ocd sounds like hell on earth

[@kccourt6910]

Jack: Dreams of Lil Peep writing a song to him Lil Peep: Drops “Save That Shit” 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@sierra6709]

I’m studying psychology and I’m realizing almost every mental illness, behavior problem, disorders stems from childhood. They say a lot of people are born with it but false... Please treat your kids good, do not neglect them or abuse them please.

[@xloohoolizzyx]

What she said is so true. Every issue we have is from our inner childhood trauma. Big or small. It shapes us. The only way to heal is forgive yourself and forgive those who hurt you. Healing your inner child will heal you.

[@jimbobhk2009]

I struggled with it for quite a while without even knowing I had it, until about a year ago. Mine was based around contamination as well, a lot of what he’s describing. I even couldn’t eat around other people in case they moved around it or breath on it. It took me half an hour to have a bowl of cereal once. I ended up losing so much weight. Much better now after being on Prozac.

[@garnerday7149]

When I was a child, I had very minute symptoms of something. Mainly having to do with maintaining a 'symmetry of experience' essentially if I touched anything with a novel texture, like drywall or smooth marble, I would have to touch it with my other hand aswell. I still get the urge, but in a vague insubstantial way.

[@upsidedownindu]

this has been my experience for most of my life. i knew it came under the ocd bracket but didn't know there was a name for this specific tendency.

[@Individualpsychologe]

Bless him. When he asked for permission to show his book haha He seems really nice. Glad he managed to cope.

[@ariajade7852]

My hands cracked open too... it hurts like hell but it’s worse what people seem to think when they see them “gross” they say. I’m cleaner than you.. I think.

[@Hallowed_Ground]

Get help

[@Sasuga_Skky]

His mum must be so fucking proud of him. IM so fucking proud of him. He better be proud of himself because he's doing incredible. Anyone who is learning to cope with any mental illness and growing as a person should be proud of themselves, that shit is hard. You're doing amazing

[@centralctbench6843]

A few years back, my fear of having my food poisoned was so severe, I would convince myself that people broke into my house, put poison (ricin, anthrax, cocaine) on the ceiling above my dinner table, and when I would eat, it would lightly fall, break away from the ceiling into my food. And that was just one of 1000 ways I thought people would sneak poison into my food.

[@ola-rx3xg]

My intrusive thoughts caused depression and made my social anxiety worse. Thankfully I’m getting better. It’s really hard but I’m in a good place.

[@justanotherguy4283]

Ola Nowak Been there. Stay strong. Reading forums helped me get over some of my instructive thoughts that I couldn’t fucking shake. Give yourself grace and don’t take your thoughts to seriously. Be impartial.

[@jennacarr3340]

Me too! I’m trying my best here tho

[@TheSimpleDudeOne]

"I thought the whole school was contaminated to the point where I couldn't go no more'' *It was a plan all along...*

[@sukatidi]

you should do one of these with someone who has a dissociative identity disorder (multiple personalities)

[@meganrichards6445]

i found this so interesting, I have OCD myself and it is so interesting to see how it affects others. it is really comforting to hear other people talk about this. My OCD caused me to have to repeat things over and over again. The worst thing is that you know it is irrational.