Comedian Howie Mandel opens up about his OCD diagnosis | ABCNL

After 40 years of being misdiagnosed, Mandel now says he is on a mission to normalize talking about obsessive compulsive disorder and mental health as a whole.
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[@stephmartin1148]

It’s such a real thing!! Bless him. SO grateful he is sharing his story to help others.

[@diymama8657]

I remember the first time I heard the term ocd, it was on Oprah in around 1991, I was 20 and had already suffered with it all my life it was good to hear that I wasn't the only one. I also believe in God's power to heal and I got the courage to ask for prayer 🙏

[@dewaldjacobs86]

This guy gives me hope. Thanks for speaking about it. Been dealing with it for 30 years without knowing what it was till recently.

[@sheldon6248]

I know how you feel, it sucks and it's exhausting, I too suffer from OCD horribly and it caused me my marriage. I'm a good person, I'm kind and giving but I can't turn my head off or do the obsessive things I do over and over again. Howie gives me hope 🙏. I wish you the best to my friend👍

[@annamcgee7434]

I recently figured out I too have OCD I never told anyone what was going on in my head or why I freaked out over people being sick around me or why I couldn’t touch a door handle. I would sleep in a separate room if my husband was sick or even go to a hotel. I take bleach with me to hotels and spot check everything. My hands are raw from washing them so much and I make everyone in my house follow my hand washing showering rules. I feel like everything gets contaminated by people or things. I can so relate to his comment about watching what everyone touches so I can make sure not to touch it. It is so stressful living like this!

[@loislaudin]

Thank so much for this story. I’ve had this for 54 years. With help, I’m much better but something you have to work at. Thank you, Howie!

[@rickriley9866]

Howie is how he is! Good on you, Howie Mandel.

[@matthewadair4507]

As someone with OCD, it’s crippling. I’m not as happy as I used to be. It feels like my OCD has taken control of part of my life. It’s taken away the things that I enjoy in life. If you’re struggling with OCD, never be afraid to ask for help.

[@JunkyardDawggg]

I have horrible OCD. I have thoughts of if I don’t do something a certain way that someone I care about will die, so I’ll spend an unknown amount of time doing something over and over until I get it right, and trying to ignore the thoughts is super hard and scary. I’m thankful that someone understands and says “it’s way more than what people think it is”, bc it’s true. I’m trying to get treatment now, but man it’s day in and day out, and I can’t find the thing to say to myself that can make it easier

[@brendasantoro4971]

I have the exactly same thought. I've to do a "routine" to keep my relatives alive every night before I go to bed, and if I don't do it right, then I've to repeat it all over again. The routine I do is to say my parent's and grandparent's full name and knock 3 times on my wood door. Seems funny when I'm not in the spiral for the 5th time 😅 I went to the doc and got treatment, but didn't feel right somehow so now I'm just used to my condition. Hope it gets better for you!

[@EphemeralProductions]

Harm OCD is what that call

[@gameregg-1006]

@@brendasantoro4971I became ocd with like a hobby I love. Like feeling I need to restart one of my crochet projects because at one part, I did it wrong and then I’m worried that I won’t stop thinking about it unless I do it.

[@vvoof2601]

@@gameregg-1006 No you didn't just develop a neurological disorder 🙄

[@yemkonhongha8148]

OCD is the great mental pain 😢😢😢

[@daffodilrose1950]

He is the nicest guy! ❤️

[@karenhammond5227]

It's not easy for sure. I am 67 too and still struggle. Thank you for sharing.

[@alehanjdro1]

Asperger autism spectrum and OCD anxiety depression ADHD

[@grilledegg5216]

Me too bud

[@mollymorgan8388]

Omg I’ve found someone who had the same thing as me! I’m glad I’m not alone in this! Also this video made me cry because it’s nice to know I’m not alone!

[@xenonrxsexenon8761]

Yep, I have ASD and OCD.

[@titusmccarthy]

That's why he's super annoying.

[@xenonrxsexenon8761]

@@titusmccarthy Seriously dude, you couldn't resist could you. Keep your ill headed thoughts to yourself. Please, give me a full explanation to why he is annoying for having a mental health condition? All I am going to say is, try having it, then you'll know why it needs to be heard. Also, you're probably the annoying one as you definitely sound like that KZbin attention seeker. Keep your gob closed.

[@luisrosalesEAGLE]

OCD intrusive thoughts is the worst 😢😢😢 fear of kill someone’s if your family 😢

[@gracegui4910]

I have OCD but it’s not always about the checking or washing hands. And the action might change over time. But the single line of thread are these constant thoughts to an obsessive degree that can be very debilitating physically as well e.g. insomnia

[@june.hunter]

I just got diagnosed with OCD months ago. it is truly horrible. I just can't take it. I spend my daily life on compulsions. I hope for those who also have this finds peace in their lives. stay strong 🤍🤍

[@ccmalaikaa]

I have severe ocd im bipolar I have PCOS,ptsd and body dysmorphia. I have a therapist on NOCD just got out of an appointment. Let’s talk about ocd. I’m battling it all day everyday

[@Lolalee87]

Sorry to hear your going through all of that, I hope it gets better for you... I myself also struggle from OCD. What is body dismorphia?

[@lovelana3595]

🙏 Howie 🤝 brother!

[@carlagat1075]

Thanks Howie

[@sirijanthakur]

So true, I had psychosis and I dont talk about it to anyone, One of my friend actually created space with me cuz I had an episode years ago 😂 at least that told me I had toxic freinds. Since that day I have learned and grown so much, knowing how everything is possible(Since I litrally am at the top of my carrier, memory is stronger, fitness is great, have developed many skills) have seen the absolute bottom of human life(literally). I did notice people themselves bringing themself down, They should appreciate human intelligence and the perfect health they have rather than scolding self and degenerating each other. I suppose I will talk about my own journey later in life when the stigma is relaxed haha. For now just take care of yourself and know that everything is possible as life itself is possible. ( apart from a very strong concept I followed to master every skill, Im honestly thinking of writing a book when Im noticed haha ). Good luck and stay healthy/build health.

[@niharikatiwari2756]

I can feel it.

[@diymama8657]

Why didn't they put the name of the app on the screen 😅

[@allisonlew4508]

NOCD app

[@kevinbunn7915]

ERP, exposure response prevention, is the ONLY type of therapy that works for OCD. I just want to let people know who dont. I went decades before discovering that. Most therapists, and psychiatrists, have no clue and only leave you feeling hopeless

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

I fully agree.....however, everytime I see ERP my brain goes to "er0tic roleplay" lol.

[@EphemeralProductions]

Opened up about it? I thought he’d been talking about it for years…

[@jimjones6901]

0:05 not the best description of OCD

[@starpartyyyy1216]

Disagree, might not be all of it, but in short that's exactly what it is.

[@sourlemons5168]

Unfortunately this is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid which is not fair it sounds like a great program but it’s like you have to have good money in order to get the help that you need

[@thepz22]

I thought he and jeff goldblum are the same person

[@EphemeralProductions]

They are both Jewish and both have done comedic stuff so they’re similar in that way. lol

[@heureusex83]

having to lie about having a physical issue is so annoying

[@scarlettiraheta5554]

He has made me feel there is light soon or latter.. but not having the right money to pay a professional its hard so ,when money is not enough then you have to face it with bravery and talk to whom we trust…thank you Howie and hope people like us get all that we need to enjoy life you give us laughter i want to give hi 5 ,,to you,,

[@xxxxx409]

howie's a comedian?

[@jime6688]

Well, I wasn’t officially diagnosed with it, but I know I had things when I was a kid about washing my hands. Now, if it WAS real OCD, my dad broke me from it because it was an annoyance to all of us.

[@jesusis-coming-soon2328]

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

[@qwertyui033]

Nice, but why you writing this?

[@jesusis-coming-soon2328]

@@qwertyui033 just to spread the good news! The free gift of eternal life.

[@perkins1439]

Now this is the disorder that nobody needs whenever you get ready to fix something repair something looking for your wrenches or the tools you need to do it for 4 hours to fix something that takes 15 minutes to fix is a good thing if this is a disorder it's the best disorder ever

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

Uh....I have diagnosed OCD, I also have depression, PTSD, and anxiety.....the worse one I've experienced is OCD. IT IS NOT FUN, IT IS HELL TO LIVE WITH. It's driven me to su*cidal ideation. Please never ever say it's the "best disorder ever" OCD isn't just being a perfectionist, or liking things a certain way, it's a debilitating anxiety based disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to compulsive behaviors.

[@chacaCon]

This man is trying to use OCD as his reason for visiting the island. Don’t be fooled. IYKYK.

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

What are you even talking about?

[@chacaCon]

@@Chiller-pc1dv if you don’t know. Then you won’t understand. Im def not going to be the one to explain.

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

​@@chacaConWay to get out of explaining it

[@chacaCon]

@@Chiller-pc1dv what are you talking about my dude? LOL you still don’t know?

[@tc_0766]

@@chacaConthat doesn’t make any sense

[@bunkmoreland4728]

Cringe

[@xenonrxsexenon8761]

Cringe until you experience it.

[@itsmuchworsethanyoucanimagine]

Yes you are

[@xenonrxsexenon8761]

@@itsmuchworsethanyoucanimagine Haha am I really? I'm pretty sure you are the cringe one for wasting your time spreading hatred and cruelty against something you haven't even once experienced. Maybe keep your gob shut. Thanks.

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

@@xenonrxsexenon8761 They weren't talking to you

[@xenonrxsexenon8761]

@@Chiller-pc1dv Lmao, I wasn't intending it to be a response about me. I was telling them that they can't call something that they've never experienced cringe. Yes, I have it, so you could say that rlly.

[@Lolalee87]

OCD sucks, I'm so mentally tired 😔

[@slyfox1974]

Good on ya Howie. Good to give it more publicity for the sake of others.

[@latebloomer1330]

I have family members with this so I'm so thankful that he is being informative and honest

[@Marsha-js8gn]

I wouldn't wish my brain on anybody. I live by 7's and 4's lol when I'm having breakfast I have to have 7 egg whites because that's God's number , or 70 grams of rice . Either the number has to be in the 70's or 40's . When I'm at the supermarket I grab items in the 7th row , if they there's not 7 rows I go for the 4th row 🤣, and if there's not either it fucks up my whole day . I think I'm going to get injured at work or the gym if one number was off 🤣 welcome to my nightmare 😂

[@LucaMu]

What he said at the end is so true, we need to change how we react and that stigma.

[@KimberlyRikal-cu2cu]

THANK YOU HOWIE. FOR EDUCATING OTHERS AND BEING A HERO FOR DOING SO. KEEP MOVING FORWARD

[@AppleGS]

I definitely relate to what he says. I do the same things.

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

A touching cheeseburgers tacos gotta be hard to eat

[@SoupFormifamli]

Uncontrollable thoughts *and* behaviors. The obsessions, and the compulsions.

[@quit-rt4vz]

Pure o exists

[@Chiller-pc1dv]

Pure O OCD is a real thing

[@SoupFormifamli]

My pure O has compulsions as well, but they are mental compulsions (such as counting, repeating a phrase or part of a song, or revisiting a memory), so they aren't noticed to an observer.

[@anthonygomez446]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what a freak.

[@quit-rt4vz]

Are you 14

[@DarthWaffle.]

Seriously, who cares.

[@trippinatormachine]

🤓

[@user-bd1xi3jl9n]

wow rude talk about not being empathetic jeez

[@Ankku98]

Lmaoooo lets see how youd handle all your life of this torture called ocd. You have no idea what its like so maybe be a bit more considerate. If you don't have it, stop acting like it's not a big deal. Ocd can easily make you want to kill yourself, like for example depression can too. You don't fucking say "who cares" to that.

[@Ankku98]

Honestly, i wish i could make you feel what it's like every single day, living with this. You wouldnt talk like that anymore after that experience. Youd be exhausted after a few weeks lmao, think about how i feel after 18 years.

[@DarthWaffle.]

@@Ankku98 there’s 8 billion people with 8 billion levels of crazy. We all have issues. All his interviews for the past 25 years is about his OCD. There are worse things to have. He just misses attention.