The 10 Biggest Lies OCD Tells You

1. I have to do rituals to feel safe or keep others safe.
2. This anxiety will last forever.
3. I have to do rituals if I want to feel less anxious.
4. My thoughts make me dangerous.
5. Just do the ritual one more time. It’s better than trying to resist.
6. I shouldn’t tell people about my thoughts.
7. There is a high probability something bad will happen.
8. I should be able to control my thoughts.
9. If something bad does happen, I won’t be able to cope.
10. I need certainty.

For whatever lies OCD tells you, there is hope and there is help.

Understanding the lies can be the first step.

Based on a piece by Morgan Rondinelli