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OCD is not a synonym for being a perfectionist
THE MENTAL SIDE OF IT - EPISODE 1: OCD IS MORE THAN PERFECTIONISM
In sports, we praise discipline, routines, and attention to detail. But OCD is so much more complex than simply wanting things to be perfect.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can involve intrusive thoughts, significant distress, and compulsions that someone feels driven to perform to manage that distress or prevent a feared outcome.
And not all compulsions are visible.
The takeaway? We can’t understand someone’s mental health just by looking at their habits. Let’s move beyond the stereotypes and make space for more informed conversations.
What is one misconception about mental health you wish more people understood?
[OCD awareness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD symptoms, mental health education, sport psychology, mental performance coach]
THE MENTAL SIDE OF IT - EPISODE 1: OCD IS MORE THAN PERFECTIONISM
In sports, we praise discipline, routines, and attention to detail. But OCD is so much more complex than simply wanting things to be perfect.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can involve intrusive thoughts, significant distress, and compulsions that someone feels driven to perform to manage that distress or prevent a feared outcome.
And not all compulsions are visible.
The takeaway? We can’t understand someone’s mental health just by looking at their habits. Let’s move beyond the stereotypes and make space for more informed conversations.
What is one misconception about mental health you wish more people understood?
[OCD awareness, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD symptoms, mental health education, sport psychology, mental performance coach]
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