Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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- Griffin is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder. He wants others to know that his struggles are still valid even if they are often invisible.
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I can’t believe our comments are back after two long years! I am so happy we get to communicate with one another again. Thanks for sticking with us! Also, Griffin, thank you so much for sharing your story. I love how you pointed out that any person impacted by a diagnosis is valid and deserving of support, regardless of the extent of their symptoms. I also appreciate that you pointed out that that your OCD has changed over the years. I didn’t know that the symptoms could progress and change so much. Thank you for educating us!
I love watching your videos you are awesome and you are an amazing guy 🤩
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Hey Chris. How are you doing my good friend
@@steventt2821 hey Steven! I'm great. I'm happy we can communicate in the comments again. We should film an update soon! What's new?
@@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids I would love to do another video with you. But sadly right now it looks as if my channel is dying.
ocd is no joke. it’s very debilitating and something you cannot understand unless going through it. thank you for bringing awareness to this :)
@Bob Smith what’s so funny?
I definitely understand
@Bob Smith nothing to laugh about my cousin has ocd
@Bob Smith it does I’ve seen it
@Bob Smith what? Ok tenyo kid....🙄
Hey everyone! It's Griffin! I just wanted to come on here and thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for your support and your kind words. It has meant alot to me and I hope this video has put a positive light on OCD.
I also wanted to address one thing as well. I feel like the part with my girlfriend has sparked some debate. I agree that it is not the best to have a partner feed into your obsessions and I don't let her do it when I'm really going through it or it's something I need to work on myself.
What I was referencing in the video was the small things, like just touching a countertop for me really quick or something that is very small. I try to pick and choose my battles for when I need help. I would much rather spend my time focusing on the big things that I may go to therapy for.
She is one of the biggest support systems I have ever had in my life and she would never do anything to make me feel worse in the long run. Again, this is just from my point of view and how I live my life 😊 I hope that helped a little bit with that.
Again, thank you guys so much for your love and kindness. This community is the best!❤❤❤
what a funny coincidence to check the comment section just now to see you!
i wanna say i have comprehended the part about your girlfriend to my best extent, and if anything, if we re-scope it, it really is super harmless and simply a sweet, helpful thing of her to do and she has my appreciation! 💛
Thanks for a fantastic interview, Griffin. The general public have very little awareness of mental tics, and of urges and compulsions that exist without obvious obsessions/fears behind them. You explained that very well. My OCD symptoms are very similar to yours and it's great to be represented so well. Take care.
I think knowing what battles are worth your mental anxiety is a strength. Keep doing what your doing, man. 💪
Hi! I loved watching your episode. I also have OCD and a couple diagnosis. U explained it perfectly!
This was an amazing interview, Griffin! You seem like such a cool dude and I wish you the best in life!
My daughter is diagnosed with OCD, and you hit the nail on the head. OCD is not only the stereotype people think. And it feels like it’s not taken seriously when I explain she’s diagnosed because everyone feels like they are a little OCD, almost invalidating her experience
My daughter has ocd too. For her it’s germs. Hand washing in excess. Having to wash everything and sanitize it even when’ it’s vacuumed sealed and packaged from the store. It’s a lot for a little girl to live with.
Yeah i dont like the whole, "im OCD like that" its like saying, "I dont eat chocolate, I'm diabetic like that."
Most people have "a little bit" of many disorders. It's so common that no one should feel special about it. A little bit of OCD is not OCD! A couple of narcissistic traits are not enough to be diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder!
@Misbah Patel report them and they will be removed from Yt
@Misbah Patel he has said other things that are worse in other comment chains
As a mentally healthy person, I'm gonna admit that i've used OCD to describe my obsession in some things sometimes and after hearing Griffin i feel so bad for doing that. Hopefully a lot of people like myself felt the same, so that OCD finally starts to gain the respect it requires. I'm never doing the same fault again
thank you for learning and growing ❤
@Bob Smith shhhhhhh
This comment made my day honestly✨ Thanks for your understanding! This is how stigmas change ☺️
@@sydneysparkzmua ❤❤
Γεια σου φίλε μου ✌️! Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ που μοιράστηκες την αλήθεια σου
To me, by far, the worst thing about having OCD is the intrusive thoughts.
Agreed, but glad to know I'm not alone :)
@@claireelizabeth8276 no Claire..you are not alone...❤️❤️🌹🌹🙏🙏🇬🇷
I want to know more. Is there a resource for knowing what intrusive thoughts are OCD vs. what ones aren't?
@@jomon324 I would say that talking to a therapist is always helpful because they can help you to distinguish OCD related intrusive thoughts from others. However, I know that therapy can be expensive. I would imagine that there are plenty of free support groups for OCD throughout the internet. And of course you can always talk to me. (I’ve had OCD and intrusive thoughts for my entire life).
A bad thing about ocd is the feeling when things aren't ideal in the mind. When your mind catches something that you did not do ideally such as a hair routine. It creates unwanting worry or anxiety. Whatever it is.
The amount of people that talk about their diagnosis as ‘I never even knew what it was when I was younger’ is very eye opening. It really makes me happy to think that by being on this channel they’re raising awareness and helping to educate people that might be in a similar position. Thanks SBSK!
those years of what's going on? is this normal or am I the misfit here? they're exhausting and you don't have hope about the future.
After being taken seriously by one of all the doctors and specialists, trial and error... when your get the right treatment and diagnosis is validating. Now I know what am I fighting against. Life changes.
@Bob Smith The Misfits? yeah of course I love the band. Hahaha
Yeah, people is so mean and judgemental, they hurt more than any symptom sometimes.
I embrace my weirdness, call it anyway, is a human with particular health condition. I no longer feel my conditions over me. I rule again, even if some days my conditions make me feel unstable and weak, I keep ruling. I learnt that as a person, I deserve compassion and respect from others, but I absolutely need to be patient and careful with myself. Recognize our own limits is not a weakness, it actually helps me when I need further care.
so...have you heard The Misfits?
@@Mtz2604 he is just spamming crap on every comment here. funny how you respond with compassion and respect and he has no response though, good on you :D
@@Mtz2604 Great to hear you found some relief and hope!
@@diane9247 Thank you! :3
One of my favorite songs by anband called Rage Against The Machine has a song called "Know your enemy". As soon as I knew the names of the conditions I have I felt validation. My strategy is like this song, when you know your enemy, you have a better chance to educate yourself and take control. It also allows you to educate others and become an advocate for yourself.
if you’re diagnosed, don’t let other people determine how serious your diagnosis is. most people assume that everyone is ‘a little OCD’ so they’re probably quick to assume that you don’t really have OCD
the problem with this can be that with everything we do we relate it to what's around us for perspective - so if all of your surroundings push you a certain way a diagnosis isn't necessarily going to help with any of the biases.
Hi Steve, will you be my mustache buddy? Btw love the family feud.
I can't believe that this is the real Steve Harvey! If so, cool! I loved it when you did "Little Big Shots"!
EVery one is ocd to an extent. It’s only serious if you have a more intense case of it
a girlfriend who understands your mental health is such a gem i swear. Imagine going through your struggles and shes not gonna leave or abandon you, man i really wish i find one
I wish I found find a guy like that.
Having a person stand by u and accept is beautiful. Don't know that it's real.
It's really great that he has a girlfriend who is supportive. It did sound a bit worrying to me though that she is participating in his compulsions since this can only make them worse on the long haul. I used to have a really bad checking OCD and I'd sometimes try to ask my partner to check that the oven wasn't on when we'd be leaving my appartment. They were super supportive but always refused to do it because they knew that it really wasn't helping me fight my OCD.
@@TaoTaoWasCute As someone with ocd I thought the same thing. Hopefully she’ll also participate in therapy and learn that it’s reassurance seeking behavior. It might feel good immediately to the ocd sufferer but ultimately it interfere’s with ERP therapy and causes increased ocd symptoms.
@@kee-tu4cq i agree. i also have ocd and when he said that when he gives in to his compulsions the feeling goes away and he feels like in that moment hes controlling his ocd I think if he is able to learn how to ignore those compulsions he will learn that is the true control. Loved seeing ocd get this awareness! I have had that spinning wheel thing happen and bother me to death and also when I was a kid I had to hit or touch something with each arm to be able to move on. This is so great and I wish him all the best!
Also I found myself watching this and trying to validate that my own ocd is real and not just in my head🙄😂 which is of course common for people with ocd. Like he said, it can be so backwards.
Saying "I'm a little OCD" is not far from saying "I'm a little diabetic" or "I'm a little epileptic". Medically, it's nonsensical.
Also, great to have comments again! The SBSK community is incredibly sweet and wholesome. Thanks to Griffin for sharing your story! It's a very courageous thing and I'm glad you did it.
@Bob Smith mate you're just a bot shut up
@@rachaelwilloughby8263 I reported him/her.
I think people miss the D part, being a little obsessive compulsive - fine, a lot of us probably do have those traits, but to be classed as a disorder means it is causing problems for you and is not something to wish for.
Yeah it's so invalidatinv to hear someone say they are a bit ~insert mental disorder~
As someone with ADHD I've heard that so often. It makes it seem like the disorder is just a fun quirky trait
@Marius D That's being careful and organised not being OCD.
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I have pretty severe undiagnosed/untreated OCD and I've been really struggling lately. This video helps me feel less alone in the world. Thanks for sharing your story, Griffin.
I have been diagnosed when i was 9 yo, now i have 21 and with the medications and therapy, i live so much better and 95% of the time without the bad tension i had in the past
i’m with u. if it is possible try to get it treated! i am in the process of finding a psychiatrist to help. it is worth it. i’m here for you.
I have OCD also and my old therapist used to trigger me badly, so I started working with an organization called NOCD. They were founded by someone like me who has harm OCD and intrusive thoughts, they were so helpful and understanding. I know they're not the only organization like that but they offer therapy with specialists, as do other OCD organizations. Definitely look around and see what organizations offer care in your area. I used to be homebound because of my OCD but I live a fully functional life now. You can reclaim your life!
Same
@Bob Smith stfu
i also just want to add that im glad his girlfriend is so supportive- but if anyone has a partner with OCD, please do not perform compulsions for them. It will only cause the OCD to become stronger in the long run. ❤ (speaking as someone who is diagnosed)
I made a little smile when he said about his girlfriend, i feel happy for him
Yes, I have OCD also and it is SO important for loved ones to not do the compulsions or do anything that feeds into the anxiety and gives it credence
Agreed. I have an adult child with OCD and until I learned more about it, I actually made things worse by accommodating his compulsions. It absolutely makes the OCD stronger. For anyone in this situation, please please please find an OCD specialist. You can waste a lot of time and emotional pain with regular therapists who list OCD along with every other mental health issue as something that they handle. It is so different from other mental health issues and responds very differently, often negatively, to many standard therapies. ERP (exposure response prevention) and medication has been the best for my son.
@@johnfourteensix4910 I wholeheartedly agree. I went to talk therapy for YEARS, not realizing that i was basically compulsing and asking for reassurance the whole time. They listed OCD as something they treated, but they clearly were not well versed in it.
@@kb4253 Same here. My old therapist used to say a lot of triggering and damaging things about my harm OCD that made me feel like I was actually a danger to other people. It was a traumatic experience. I will only work with OCD specialists now
Hearing Griffin describe his OCD and ticks were beyond relatable for me and too surreal. I can't help but cry after finally feeling validated in my fears and knowing I'm not alone in this constant battle with my inner self.
I actually cried when I saw comments were back. Its SO important to tell others how amazing they are and how grateful we are they shared their story. You spoke so eloquently and explained everything so well. Thank you for sharing!!!
YES! YES! I don't like to discuss my diagnosis bc the first thing people do it discredit it!
Disability and diagnosis are a part of the person but the person is way more than just that ! 😊
@Bob Smith there is nothing funny in the comment
Laughter is a good thing though but not In this context !
True “we’re all a little OC right”… no 😒
so true, i can barley talk abt my anxiety disorder anymore. i figured that i should stop when even my closets of friends have done this
Drop your insta
I got OCD too. A lot of stuff Griffin said resonated with me. Sticking with therapy has helped me thankfully.
Και εγώ έχω Ocd και η αλήθεια είναι ότι δεν ξέρω κάποιον άλλο Έλληνα με Ocd.Παντως είναι μεγάλο βάσανο άλλο που δεν φαίνεται στους άλλους..
@@kstkok νομίζεις... φίλε μου καλέ,η κόρη μου είναι δεκαεννιά. Έχει διαγνωστεί με αυτισμό και OCD... τί να μου πει εμένα κανείς...το τί τραβάω τόσα χρόνια!! Δε λέγεται... μάνα με δύο παιδιά το ένα με τόσα προβλήματα και το άλλο στην εφηβεία..και είμαι και νοσηλευτρια... ειδικά τα τελευταία δύο χρόνια με τον covid 19..η ζωή μας είναι δύσκολη παιδί μου... υπομονή και προσευχή! Να είσαι καλά πάντα
@@dimitrakapa4887 ο Θεός να σας έχει καλά, θα προσεύχομαι για τα παιδιά σας.Να είστε καλά.
@@kstkok αχ σε ευχαριστώ πολύ παιδί μου καλό...ι Θεός να σε έχει καλά εσένα και την οικογένειά σου 🇬🇷🌹🙏
Same here! And unfortunately the therapists I had early on weren’t entirely educated on OCD but thanks to the internet and sertraline I have had so much relief. Obviously medication isnt for everyone but it honestly changed my life.
My nephew has Aspergers and OCD and he struggled when growing up. He did NOT have a neat anything because it affected him in different ways. He had to eat a certain number of a certain food to be able to relax enough to eat at all. He is doing so well today because he has an amazing support system.Thank you for sharing your story.
Just so you know Aspergers is an outdated term that was named after a n*zi.
Sincerely, an autistic person
@@shadowcat6832 You don't have to be backhanded about it. Did the guy in this video get sarcastic and snooty while educating us? Take a lesson from him on how to deal with ignorance
@@shadowcat6832 thank you for adding to this conversation, i was about to say that! (And i think mentioning that someone from the psychriatric field was also a nazi isn't snooty or back-handed at all, but really just a way of giving context to the realities of this field and why it is important to educate about why this term isn't used anymore, so if I was you I wouldn't let comments that say so get to me ;))
@@user-pp6kd7ut4k please don't get involved in this conversation. I didn't mean to come across that way, but if I did the person who actually made the comment can let me know that.
@@monamaennchen thank you! And yeah, I try, it's frustrating though sometimes to be calm and collected in these situations.
Want to recognize how brave Griffin is for sharing his story. Can’t even imagine having the guts to do so but can imagine that others with similar struggles or different struggles may feel less alone after watching.
Chris, having diversity among those you interview is such a wonderful direction to see
you going!
I agree with you, SBSK is amazing.
@Bob Smith get a life
OCD for me has been phases and it’s so relieving for me to hear him express that. I’ve had OCD all my life, the impulsive thoughts about me having to repeat actions or someone will get hurt was soul crushing. Thankfully I’ve phased into the sensations as well. I use to obsess over being the only one who felt this way. Thank you so much for sharing Griffin.
@Bob Smith OCD isn't funny
@@rachaelwilloughby8263 he is just a 🤡 don't worry
My respects ❤❤❤ you're loved and valuable!
Does the sensation leave after you do the action? I had restless leg syndrome in high school and occasionally in adulthood. I would get this urge to kick my legs/move around to make the sensation go away. It would usually take some time, maybe 10 minutes, but would eventually fade so I could fall asleep. Was curious if it felt similar or different.
@@sarahcook2335 Mostly yes for me, it calms me down after. Although, it’s like an itch that wants to be scratched. It feels good after but it can lead to more compulsions. I’d definitely say it’s a similar feeling.
Having OCD for decades, I personally feel it's 10x tougher than when I had to get surgery and chemotherapy for testicular cancer.
You can't physically "remove" OCD.
Hello Chris, I'm just 16 years old, and I was diagnosed with mental illnesses (Depression grade 2, Generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, and Trichotillomania). I just wanted to tell you, thank you so much for visualizing us, and make everyone understand how hard is to live with this problems.
(I'm sorry if my english is not perfect, I am from Argentina (South America), and in the future I want to be an english teacher ;) )
Your english is perfect!! I think you'll be a fantastic english teacher :)
@@treemarie3080 thank you SO much
Yo tmb soy de argentina! Por suerte hay muy buen contenido de salud mental en internet como este canal. Y si manejás inglés mucho más!!
@@luciaradonic5520 sí, que genial;)
boo tyyy
So inspiring of Griffin to share his story. We all need a little more knowledge so we can show compassion to anyone and everyone
Thanks for these videos, my knowledge on mental health increases with each video.
I have been diagnosed with OCD ADHD Generalized anxiety disorder, and Tourette's syndrome, and I appreciate Griffin sharing his story with his OCD. It was good to hear him talk about his struggles honestly and openly, and I appreciate him for doing that. I can relate to what he is saying, and its good that he is bringing awareness to this.
Hope your doing good.
@@poornimaravi7457 I am doing alright. Just taking it day by day with work and other parts of life. Thanks for asking by the way.
Man when I was younger I was diagnosed with ADHD because I would constantly get up in class. Not to discredit you but to get it out there, these people in charge of diagnoses sometimes look straight past the obvious. I'm glad my parents never let me take the medication they gave me and trusted me fully.
@@jackdorsey8902 Adhd meds are literally meth for kids
I think some people don’t take ocd seriously, they don’t realise how it dictates how your day goes and it’s very time consuming, among other things it causes. Some people say they have ocd like it is a figure of speech, and that bothers me a little
@Bob Smith dude stfu
This 🙌🏼
I was diagnosed with OCD 3 years ago. One of my most annoying obsessions is that if I don't pray for something, it's never going to happen, even though I'm not a religious person myself. Every time me or another member of my family wants something really bad, I feel like I have to pray for it. And that's when "what if" comes into play, like if I prayed, everything would be alright. Can anyone relate to that specific obsession?
I totally understand.♥️
Yesss. I also have a praying compulsion. I have to pray and be very very humble and only spread positivity and be on my best behaviour or else it'll never happen. The humility part of my praying compulsion means that I have to want the good thing to happen, but I also can't be too expecting no matter how much the odds are in my favour. Like I HAVE to leave some doubt and entrust God to work his magic to cure the doubt. Idk how to explain it lol. But I'm not even religious and barely even believe on God. When I want something really bad though, I'm even holier than a priest 🤣
yes!! or if a minor inconvenience happens i feel like it's because i didn't do something specific. like once we got stuck in traffic at the same time i was rewinding my music and it felt like if i put it back to where it was before the traffic would move faster
Absolutely
Religious compulsions as a non religious person are always wild to me. Like? I don't even? Why? Lol
as someone with OCD this notification made me super happy
Part of the chemistry of this channel are the comments. So great to have them back.
I am 53 years old & besides having & being very aware of my Anxiety Disorder/Panic Attacks...Manic Depression..As well as .PTSD.....I am NOW, thru working with a psychiatrist & a therapist, am coming to understand I actually have & have had OCD since I can remember....watching this video actually made me laugh in relating & empathizing with this young man's ticks & rituals....Mine are unique BUT...watching this video helped me to not feel so alone. Thank you for sharing this & all your videos...You are making this world a better place! God bless!
THE COLOR BLOCK THING BLEW MY EFFING MIND. I'm almost 23 and I've had OCD since 1st grade and I understand the color block thing so deeply. I have been creating a color block painting for this very reason. I can't believe someone else does that and it's not just me. 😱 I shower you with so much love and appreciation and peace, sir. Thank you for sharing from the bottom of my heart. ❤
I like how chris treats everybody by their mental age, its nice. You can tell he wants everybody to be respected and feel happy.
I appreciate this so much. I have severe ocd and to most people, including my family, it's not serious to them or it's looked at as a joke/inconvenience. Ocd is very real and has a huge impact on our daily living.
This really hit home for me.. especially when he said if he doesn’t do something something bad will happen to my family. No one realizes how intrusive those thoughts are and how it really impacts your day to day life. Thank you for sharing your story, much support ❤️
It’s not just a case of "oh no that’s giving me ocd" or "ugh I’m being so ocd right now" It’s a real thing that needs to be taken as seriously as it is.
Yay, comments!
As another neurodivergent (autism spectrum) we deal with similar misunderstandings from neurotypicals.
Thank you for sharing your story.
Yeah, "labels" (otherwise known as "nouns" and "adjectives") are building blocks of language and communication. Try expressing any complex thought without using nouns or adjectives.
(I won't hold my breath, because I don't think complex thoughts are your forte.)
I have Purely "O" OCD, it's a fairly new one, I'm afraid that I will hurt myself or hurt other people, when all of that I know I'm not going to do ever, except hurt myself which I know I'm not going to do at The Time that My OCD is bringing out The Obsession about it, I also have Cleanliness OCD around a Chemical-Phobia and Germophobia! I have lessened My Cleanliness OCD around My Germophobia by doing Self Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy!
I’m so happy that the comments are back
Mine is moral & contamination. My main obsession is I ruminate whether I made the correct choice in every significant moment of my life since I can remember and if I don’t ruminate and try my best to remember every single detail of the memory I am “bad” and most likely not a moral person. It feels impossible to shake the “What if?” as he said in the video with any obsession. Medication has def helped me get more of a grip on it tho and I’m able to have good days again along with practicing ERP 👍🏼 however I never would have gotten help without videos like this spreading awareness bc of the stigma that OCD is only being tidy or only hand washing (which are also valid)
Thank you so much for this video 🙏🏼❤️
@Bob Smith 😤😠🤬🤐
I have OCD too. Thank you for this episode. I have persistent, distressing intrusive thoughts and a lot of anxiety and ruminations.
Distressing intrusive thoughts are horrible and I'm sorry you have to deal with this ❤️
@Bob Smith shhhhhhh!! The best you can do
OCD has put me in the ER because the world and myself didn't feel real anymore. I've had it since birth. Thank you for this. Thank you.
That sounds like a form of dissociation. Super common with OCD too
@@1298blaster Thank you, ❤ I later learned this and actually caught footage of myself with my doorbell camera in dissociation for almost 40 seconds. It feels less frightening now that I know what it is, but now that I know what it is, I'm more aware of it. And because I'm more aware of it, I now obsess over it. I'm just waiting to adjust to my diagnosis to where I'm not researching it over and over every day.
@@sethryn1392 I do the same thing. I can spend hours a day researching treatments/statistics. For me, I get mood swings. I can feel good for a week, and then a week later I can feel severely anxious and depressed. It sucks but at least the prognosis is good, and the majority of people recover. I hope I’m in the majority…
Dude, I'm struggling with the same issue. This video helped me feel not totally alone. like there are other nice people out there. The interviewer and the person being interviewed. Thanks!
the timing couldnt have been better for me. ive been really struggling lately, just started therapy for ocd. thanks for uploading and doing what you do chris!
good luck with therapy! hope it'll help ya :)
@@pocahoetaz thanks so much! hope your doing alright aswell :)
I was diagnosed with OCD. Thank you for this video it makes me feel not alone.
@Bob Smith you need attention...shame on you!!
@Bob Smith anywhere’s better than where u r lol
I have OCD too and once I was diagnosed, my life got so much better- I’m EXTREMELY messy. My OCD is checking things repeatedly like the stove or AC temp or counting the words in a sentence and they have to be even or Ill add a word.
I think people don't get the relation between messy/ organized and OCD.
One of my things is to sort some things according to colour. And I got angry with myself and wanted to break it up. I tried to prove to myself I could get along with randomly sorted colours. But instead of just not caring about the colours I picked - I instead picked them in a intentional "chaotic" way. They appear "chaotic". But they are just as selected. Only the principle is now: don't pick the same colour, pick the colours in an order that appears random. It's still an order, though.
So "mess" or "order" are just surface appearances in a way.
Wishing you all the best!
I feel that OCD has become a flippant word like crazy. I'm happy you touched on it.
That's a great comparison.
Not sure who will read this comment, but when Chris asked the question "What's the balance between self acceptance and self improvement" I thought about it for a little bit, and I think the balance could be that through self acceptance you start self improvement. Before you can start improving on what needs to be improved, you need to accept the fact you need help and there is space to grow. For example, I personally haven't accepted the fact that I might have OCD, so I keep putting off getting help. If I just accept who I am and that I need help, then that's when improvement will start. Idk, just a thought🤷
@Bob Smith insightful
This video is like home therapy for me it’s truly amazing to have someone and understand the feelings you feel! I was talking along with him and I would pause the video say something and then he would say something similar and it just felt great to have someone understand how you feel! I’m not clinically diagnosed with OCD but I’ve looked into it enough that I’ve know for years that I have it, I know it’s annoying when people undiagnosed with OCD say they have it but if you could go into my head you would know that I’m not making OCD light I really do go through it. One reason I do the compulsions is I think just one or whatever number quick movements it will only take a few seconds and then you don’t have to have this horrible feeling that whatever bad thing I’m thinking it going to happen but then when you do this tons of times a day it adds up and really weighs down on you! As I said I did my own interview talking to myself along with the video because it is so therapeutic at least for me to to talk about it!
Thank you so much for sharing, Griffin. I have OCD, too, and I get intrusive thoughts on taboo subjects related to harming others. It's very hard to live with OCD and the disorder is extremely misunderstood by others, and even most healthcare providers and therapists I've worked with. I admire your bravery in sharing about your life and how OCD affects you. It is helpful for people like me, who often go through the challenges in silence.
I remember the spinning wheel and the need to bump my chair into the floor an even number of times! Thank you, Griffin, for describing how your OCD changed into mental ticks over time, it was very relatable. I have realized that a lot of my ticks never went away. They instead morphed into fears that I could easily disguise as perfectionism like the fear of missing class or not getting my homework done. It never leaves, but it is treatable if it ever hurts you badly enough.
Griffin is so articulate and I love how he would talk about OCD! I would love to hear him talk more because he is just so calming
I feel like OCD for me is all about what if’s. Like I know that tapping the lightswitch 4 times won’t stop my sibling from being murdered, but what if could? What if drinking water with 16 swallows will prevent someone from dying? Even though I know it probably won’t, the what if’s outweigh any rational thoughts
It’s an anxiety disorder and what if thinking is such a part of anxiety.
I hope you’re getting treatment of some sort. I have anxiety disorder and it has been debilitating. I’m good now.
Take care!
What worked personally for me was to tell myself that even if I don't do my ritual or a particular thing and even if the worst thing happens (like the death of a family member) I HAVE TO BE and I WILL BE strong enough to go accept it and go through it. Once you release the pressure from these thoughts, they are no more controlling you, because now you expect them and accept them, instead of trying to suppress them and with the time they start appearing in your consciousness less and less. I wouldn't say that they don't appear from time to time even now, but with the years passing, I have learned to not pay that much of attention to them and just let them go through my mind and leave. Also, my case was not a severe one, as I managed to cope with it on my own and at that time I didn't even know what OCD was, I thought is something that happens only to me, so I had to find a solution to get it under control.
I understand the “what ifs” so much
“Just right” OCD.
Anxiety is a bi++ch. Get some help babes!
Brain based neurological disorders are so complex. I have one myself. Thank you, Griffin, for the insight into what OCD has been like for you thus far. This knowledge base is incredibly helpful for knowing how to make someone with this diagnosis feel comfortable & accepted. Especially a coworker. Some videos on this channel need to be shown in public schools to teach compassion, under-standing, & acceptance. Perhaps starting this educating *early* will eliminate a lot of bullying & violence towards others - life long results.
When he started getting emotional as he was speaking about how accommodating his girlfriend is with his compulsions I started to get a little bit emotional myself. As someone with OCD I can say first hand that having partner who always makes you feel loved even when you are constantly dealing with things that make you feel like a burden can honestly be life changing. You know someone loves you when they not only tolerate you despite your “flaws”, but they love you BECAUSE of them. Much love.
It feels so good to see the comments back! Griffin, thanks for explaining what it’s like to live with OCD. I wish more people would realize how real invisible conditions can be. I appreciate you sharing your story!
Having OCD myself it feels so belittling when people respond to you opening up about your struggle with a cleaning joke or something, because mentally it is so much more.
I love this channel so much & I’m so glad the comments are back!
Yo padezco del Transtorno compulsivo de hacer daño y realmente es muy duro vivir con esto , asi que entiendo completamente a esta persona , vivir con un Transtorno mental es muy duro , necesitas ser fuerte en todos los sentidos , porque habrán personas que te consideraran loco y las personas que padecemos transtorno escuchar que nos digan eso, nos afecta demasiado , en mi caso lo hace mucho .
@Bob Smith no Bob esto no es gracioso .
Te entiendo amigo, ignora el comentario anterior....
Seguimos adelante!
@@Intrepido.s claro que sí 🙌
@Bob Smith Ignorant people like you can never be absent, if you don't understand Spanish just swipe and that's it!
Agradezco tu expresión personal. Cuando tenemos ocd, lo entendemos, pero cuando no lo hacemos, es muy útil que comprenda sus experiencias y fortalezas. Muchas gracias por compartir.
i feel really seen, while not everythings the same the way griffins ocd presents itself is very simalar to mine, especially with the harm based intrusive thoughts and how its hard to spot due to the complusions changing regularly. i just got diagnosed a few months ago and this is really validating to see, especially with most stuff out there on it being pretty sterotypical cleaning and neatness ocd. ocd is such a misunderstood disorder and i hope this is gonna help give some more people perspective on what its like to live with it
@Bob Smith you don't have at least some respect!! You are definitely about ten years old kid!! If not,your parents must take you to a psychologist...!
@Bob Smith im not a baby,or your baby...im dimitra 😠
I have a severe case of OCD as well. I am consumed with compulsions all day. Jokes and stereotypes bother me. It truly controls your life and puts you in a constant state of derealization. I actually wanted to reach out to SBSK before I saw they have already done an interview on OCD. My OCD is similar to the man in the video, where my mind is constantly infested with compulsions with irrational consequences. This is extremely relatable. I have never actually met someone with similar OCD as me. The relief of watching someone with similar experiences as me almost makes me cry because I felt lost due to the severity of my case.
At Griffin's age I was living closed in my room 24/7. OCD had totally frozen me, my life was an endless chain or rituals, even standing up from the bed was an exhausting routine for me, and I had become suicidal. I dont know how I was able to endure all that, somehow I managed, I got out of that room and tried to find my way into the world. Nonetheless, OCD has continued to control every single bit of my mental and phisical existence, completely disrupting my professional, social and sentimental life in every way possible. At 60 I am a broken man. Thanks Griffin for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this. My son has OCD also, and it was like watching him on this video. Much respect for him for letting us all know that there is more to this person than his disability.❤️
Griffin you’re so wonderfully articulate, thank you for sharing your story with us. Chris thank you for making it possible through your channel 😁
You described OCD VEEERY WELL, thank you sooo much, i never know how explain easily what the disorder is
this is a really wonderful video to see as someone with ocd, I can't express my gratitude I have for addressing the fact we aren't taken seriously right off the bat, what an awesome video from an awesome channel
Griffin is such a thoughtful, forward thinking person. Many blessings and good wishes to you and your family.
Keep up the good work, Chris. Very insightful interview!
Thank You, Griffin and Chris for giving us this amazing and informative interview ☺️. It was really fun to watch and I didn’t felt how fast the time flied by!
Thank you for sharing and educating us, Griffin. Every video like this helps break taboo, and brings understanding and compassion to the table. It’s much needed.
OCD definitely needs more awareness and this conversation was so open, honest and brave 💖
I'm glad he brought up the, everyone saying, "oh I have ocd too". I have met numerous people who say they have it too, when I say I have it. And then I'm like, do you actually have it, have you been diagnosed? Or is it just order? The joke kind of ocd? It truly isn't fair to us that noone takes us seriously when it's SUCH a difficult condition to deal with. I could go on and on about ocd 🙄 for daysssss.
I’m so excited that comments are back!!! I don’t know anyone with disabilities and I don’t have any myself but these videos are so informative and give me a whole different perspective on life and how to be more empathetic towards others! ❤️
Once again Chris, I am so glad your comments are back and thank you for what you bring to the world. You are such an amazing communicator 👍.
I found myself finishing his sentences, i relate to this so much. Its something I recently realized that in retrospect explains a lot. I just really appreciate this validation and you guys sharing this perspective. Congrats again on the comment section being back!!
The comments are actually back, its so surreal. I've been watching your channel's videos for years now and it has made me a better person - I understand/accept/feel empathy for people with mental/physical illnesses I never even understood or knew about. Now I can finally comment and share the love... Great times are ahead Chris!
Thanks for giving all these individuals a voice. Love the channel.
Yay comments!!!! Just want to say how much I love the channel!
Hearing from so many different people with their personal stories, giving me a better understanding of where they may be coming from if I ever meet someone with such conditions.
Everyone with mental illness has their own struggles, I figure the least I can do is my best in trying to understand, and not add any unnecessary struggles. This channel helps immeasurably with that!
Thank you.
I have OCD, and I totally empathize with you. It is often the hidden tourcher at times and the hidden struggle. Thank you so much for explaining and sharing!!!
I am SO happy that your comments are back on, because I want to tell you how much this video helped me. I relate to this so much. I don’t wish this feeling on anyone, but it is so comforting knowing that you’re not alone, and other people understand what you’re going through. I understand the struggle, and I am here for you!
The comments are finally here! Been so long! Thank you for this beautiful interview!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! 💕 When I got the notification for this episode I was so excited to hear your story. I got diagnosed with OCD about a month ago and it's been a whole journey of self discovery and realizations about myself and how OCD is for me. Also, your girlfriend sounds so sweet! I'm glad you have such a supportive person by your side.
Griffin is so eloquent! I feel like I better understand how to go about those who are open with expressing having OCD - and if I were to come across someone who wasn't necessarily comfortable expressing, how to better accept and support their state without a stigmatic approach. His examples with his girlfriend helped with that! Chris, you prompted excellent and genuine questions for the audience to better understand OCD, and I thank you for that! And many, many thanks to Griffin for sharing his insights and experiences! Thank you!
Thank you so much Griffin ! I've learned so much about OCD and about what it really is and how people like you live with it. Much love to you Griffin !
Been waiting for this one for a while - really excited to watch. Thank you for doing what you do, Chris.
I’m shaking. Everything he’s saying is my exact experience. Even that mental exercise with the wheel, I would do that as a kid and still sometimes do it.This is too surreal.
You are an angel Chris! I love this channel and all the wonderful wonderful people you introduce us to! 🧡
Yes 🥰
I wonder how much “shame” and “culpability” have a play on most of social disorders.
The way he describes the “what if’s” situations sounds a lot like a lot of people acting on peer pressure.
Griffin, this was very enlightening. Thank you for educating and making a difference. Wishing you all the best.
Thank you so much for this. I don't feel so alone. He hit every mark on my issues too. I have been diagnosed with severe debilitating ICD. It can take over your life! I so appreciate you presenting this more than you know!!!
Thanks for this video it makes me feel less alone
Me too
You are not alone my friend ✌️❤️🇬🇷🌹!never feel like that! Much love 💐
As someone with very similar “just right” OCD as Griffin, I can completely empathize with almost all situations he brought up. For so many years I didn’t quite understand why I was pairing such minor obsessions/compulsions with such high consequences (with no relative basis). From putting the cap on the “right way”, or touching objects 4 times, etc., it was very confusing, frustrating and embarrassing. Once I learned about OCD, and the many forms, it all clicked. I really connected with his scenario of passing it off to your partner... My partner has really committed to supporting me in CBT and exposure therapy which has done wonders for not only me, but many who have OCD. When I make my very best effort to enlist him in my OCD rituals, he will not give in. At first it was tough, I had to sit through those uncomfortable feelings, but it does pass and eventually my brain “rewired”to a sense. This is easier said than done... Of course there will always be certain obsessions/compulsions that are harder to break than others, push yourself but be kind to yourself. It’s not easy feeling pressure (such as your families fate) in every action that you do, I know.
Thanks SBSK for including OCD on your channel.
Yay comments are back, I am so thankful you never gave up! Thank you for sharing your life with OCD it is something I can relate to. You have a very great way of communicating your experience and helped me understand more! Thank you
Happy to be back in your comments section . 2 years , it was long but it's over now . Keep on producing awesome positive videos and we will be there to support . Thank you . Peace from France ; )
I'm OCD. My guys at work mess with me , I just laugh it off. But that's me. I respect your feelings.
ive had ocd since as long as i can remember and i finally got diagnosed at 11 with an extreme case. ocd once got me to a point where i was so debilitated that i couldn't function even near normally and i wanted to end my life and almost died. i always hear friends family professors "educated" adults etc say things like "im sooo ocd" and its the most infuriating thing
So wildly proud of you Griffin! I can't believe I'm seeing you here on a channel I follow! As a fellow diagnosed OCD sufferer I am so happy to see you speak your truth. You rock! Lots of love from Angela's daughter!
Thank you Griffin for your courage in sharing your story. I'm sure many will be helped or learn from this video. I know I did. Thank Chris, SBSK!
Thanks you Chris and SBSK for bringing awareness of OCD! 🤗 I have been diagnosed years ago and now i have an obsession with washing the dishes and all of my fingers on my hands are destroyed lol. I hope people knew how bad it is to live with this condition and that it is not a simple trend! 🙌
Thank you, Griffin, for sharing your story!
I love this channel so much. SO happy to see TH-cam is allowing discourse among viewers again!
I love that ur comments r back I’ve always loved this channel since I started watching it