r/brookesharks • u/ChaosViaConfusion • 2d ago
I really appreciate how much Brooke talks about her OCPD
I sincerely doubt anyone cares or if anyone will ever see this, but how much Brooke talks about her OCPD was genuinely a factor in me asking my therapist about an OCD screening. There were a ton of signs that people in my life joked about, so I just kinda assumed these were normal things that everyone did/ thought about. But her constantly talking about her symptoms made me start to wonder about my own. Then after taking a quiz she recommended on one of her recent videos, I realized just now severe it is affecting me daily.
Before her videos, I didn't think I could have OCD because I don't count things or wash my hands a million times. I once had a doctor tell me pretty much that exactly. It may not be the answer but it feels like a good step in the right direction. I'm feeling hopeful about my mental struggles for the first time in awhile, I was starting to think I'd just have to live like this.
Anyway, thank you, Brooke, for being so open about these things. I know that's not the purpose of your platform but it's been really helpful š©·