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#WellnessWednesday: “Dear Loved One, I have OCD” — Tips for Individuals and Family Members about Disclosing Your OCD

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Disclosing OCD can be difficult, especially as most people with OCD suffer alone. What people see when observing someone suffering from OCD barely scratches the surface of what’s really going on. For a lot of people with OCD, the content of their unwanted thoughts is so painful and abhorrent to them that just sharing basic information about their experience can feel like a tremendous risk, even to a family member or partner.

But if you're finding yourself wanting to share with someone that you have OCD Click the article below to learn how.

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Share any tips you have below for those looking to share their OCD diagnosis with their loved ones.

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