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!
@NickyJohnK219
3 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos you are awesome and you are an amazing guy 🤩
@flaxmand3696
3 жыл бұрын
succssssss
@steventt2821
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris. How are you doing my good friend
@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids
3 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@steventt2821
3 жыл бұрын
@@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids I would love to do another video with you. But sadly right now it looks as if my channel is dying.
@kyf_
3 жыл бұрын
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
@kb4253
3 жыл бұрын
thank you for learning and growing ❤
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith shhhhhhh
@sydneysparkzmua
3 жыл бұрын
This comment made my day honestly✨ Thanks for your understanding! This is how stigmas change ☺️
@kyf_
3 жыл бұрын
@@sydneysparkzmua ❤❤
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
Γεια σου φίλε μου ✌️! Σε ευχαριστώ πολύ που μοιράστηκες την αλήθεια σου
@DanaWhiteOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
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
@genesises
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@shorezee1253
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, will you be my mustache buddy? Btw love the family feud.
@cindyoconnell2471
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe that this is the real Steve Harvey! If so, cool! I loved it when you did "Little Big Shots"!
@landononthekeys4791
2 жыл бұрын
EVery one is ocd to an extent. It’s only serious if you have a more intense case of it
@dzdezzy3179
3 жыл бұрын
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
@Noname-dg3pm
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@TaoTaoWasCute
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kee-tu4cq
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@caitlinshelby3155
3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@caitlinshelby3155
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Shortypolish
3 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@nightvisions8
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@BrunoFBrun
3 жыл бұрын
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
@ninab2509
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@DarthFurie
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@hobispreciouseusmile
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@screechingonions2365
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith stfu
@tailbonetailbone9380
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@rachaelwilloughby8263
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith mate you're just a bot shut up
@diane9247
3 жыл бұрын
@@rachaelwilloughby8263 I reported him/her.
@daivahataka
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@sandraaiden8587
3 жыл бұрын
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
@JuliaPedro
3 жыл бұрын
@Marius D That's being careful and organised not being OCD.
@caml6811
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kaixo382
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@rachaelwilloughby8263
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith OCD isn't funny
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@rachaelwilloughby8263 he is just a 🤡 don't worry
@Xoxodiii
3 жыл бұрын
My respects ❤❤❤ you're loved and valuable!
@ssstrawberryjam
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kaixo382
3 жыл бұрын
@@ssstrawberryjam 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.
@annl8098
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Mtz2604
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you, SBSK is amazing.
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith get a life
@sarahblack1632
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@shadowcat6832
3 жыл бұрын
Just so you know Aspergers is an outdated term that was named after a n*zi. Sincerely, an autistic person
@user-pp6kd7ut4k
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@monamaennchen
3 жыл бұрын
@@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 ;))
@shadowcat6832
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@shadowcat6832
3 жыл бұрын
@@monamaennchen thank you! And yeah, I try, it's frustrating though sometimes to be calm and collected in these situations.
@Bob86339
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kb4253
3 жыл бұрын
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)
@BrunoFBrun
3 жыл бұрын
I made a little smile when he said about his girlfriend, i feel happy for him
@DarthFurie
3 жыл бұрын
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
@johnfourteensix4910
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kb4253
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@DarthFurie
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@crash10125
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for these videos, my knowledge on mental health increases with each video.
@lexiturner8297
3 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@Debbiness777Star
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@ccwaddle
3 жыл бұрын
YES! YES! I don't like to discuss my diagnosis bc the first thing people do it discredit it!
@abdullahak2204
3 жыл бұрын
Disability and diagnosis are a part of the person but the person is way more than just that ! 😊
@abdullahak2204
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith there is nothing funny in the comment Laughter is a good thing though but not In this context !
@bascal133
3 жыл бұрын
True “we’re all a little OC right”… no 😒
@tuffcruz956
3 жыл бұрын
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
@kidsundance9021
3 жыл бұрын
Drop your insta
@vasilikia9920
3 жыл бұрын
I got OCD too. A lot of stuff Griffin said resonated with me. Sticking with therapy has helped me thankfully.
@kstkok
3 жыл бұрын
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..
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@kstkok
3 жыл бұрын
@@dimitrakapa4887 ο Θεός να σας έχει καλά, θα προσεύχομαι για τα παιδιά σας.Να είστε καλά.
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@kstkok αχ σε ευχαριστώ πολύ παιδί μου καλό...ι Θεός να σε έχει καλά εσένα και την οικογένειά σου 🇬🇷🌹🙏
@caitlinshelby3155
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@kaitlin7864
3 жыл бұрын
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. ❤
@okboomer6916
3 жыл бұрын
I like how chris treats everybody by their mental age, its nice. You can tell he wants everybody to be respected and feel happy.
@TP-gk1di
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@ABCDL12
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@pocahoetaz
3 жыл бұрын
good luck with therapy! hope it'll help ya :)
@ABCDL12
3 жыл бұрын
@@pocahoetaz thanks so much! hope your doing alright aswell :)
@foxtrot1455
3 жыл бұрын
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 ;) )
@treemarie3080
3 жыл бұрын
Your english is perfect!! I think you'll be a fantastic english teacher :)
@foxtrot1455
3 жыл бұрын
@@treemarie3080 thank you SO much
@luciaradonic5520
3 жыл бұрын
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!!
@foxtrot1455
3 жыл бұрын
@@luciaradonic5520 sí, que genial;)
@foxtrot1455
3 жыл бұрын
boo tyyy
@TattiePeeler
3 жыл бұрын
Part of the chemistry of this channel are the comments. So great to have them back.
@dx345s7
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@DarthFurie
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Catherine-yg2vv
3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel so much & I’m so glad the comments are back!
@prettyduckling3726
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@bungusmcchungus
3 жыл бұрын
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
@Idk-dc7hv
3 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy that the comments are back
@bricksloth6920
3 жыл бұрын
Yay, comments! As another neurodivergent (autism spectrum) we deal with similar misunderstandings from neurotypicals. Thank you for sharing your story.
@bricksloth6920
3 жыл бұрын
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.)
@Sarah_rathod
3 жыл бұрын
Griffin you’re so wonderfully articulate, thank you for sharing your story with us. Chris thank you for making it possible through your channel 😁
@xray6209
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@whalefuhk
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@susanne5803
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@Juvernrocks
3 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with OCD. Thank you for this video it makes me feel not alone.
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith you need attention...shame on you!!
@Juvernrocks
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith anywhere’s better than where u r lol
@treemarie3080
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@sethryn1392
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@1298blaster
3 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a form of dissociation. Super common with OCD too
@sethryn1392
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@1298blaster
3 жыл бұрын
@@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…
@Carter_Delux.
3 жыл бұрын
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 .
@Carter_Delux.
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith no Bob esto no es gracioso .
@Intrepido.s
3 жыл бұрын
Te entiendo amigo, ignora el comentario anterior.... Seguimos adelante!
@Carter_Delux.
3 жыл бұрын
@@Intrepido.s claro que sí 🙌
@Carter_Delux.
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith Ignorant people like you can never be absent, if you don't understand Spanish just swipe and that's it!
@knitter4years
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@yungconejita
3 жыл бұрын
I have OCD too. Thank you for this episode. I have persistent, distressing intrusive thoughts and a lot of anxiety and ruminations.
@jc5202
3 жыл бұрын
Distressing intrusive thoughts are horrible and I'm sorry you have to deal with this ❤️
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith shhhhhhh!! The best you can do
@maymay195
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@logya
3 жыл бұрын
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 ; )
@apparentlyasun
3 жыл бұрын
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
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@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...!
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith im not a baby,or your baby...im dimitra 😠
@janetleeharrison
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@woozisguitar450
3 жыл бұрын
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
@annagitana1
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@preslavayoveva2842
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Gemxvx
3 жыл бұрын
I understand the “what ifs” so much
@delia5588
3 жыл бұрын
“Just right” OCD.
@katrinakollmann5265
3 жыл бұрын
Anxiety is a bi++ch. Get some help babes!
@nancybeaulieu6474
3 жыл бұрын
I want to say thank you! I have OCD for as long as I can remember and have been diagnosed with it for only a few years, but I recognized myself so much in everything you said. I am so glad your family and friends are there to support you, I believe the support system in diagnosis like this is our strongest ally. Unfortunately, my family is still struggling to believe in my diagnosis, but I have found ways to cope with it by myself. I have heard the same commento so many times; that I must not have a real diagnosis since I am not cleaning 24/7 or can walk on cracks on sidewalks, etc. But, as you said, we all live with it differently. I like to say that there are as many ways to feel this disorder as there are people living with it. Thank you again for talking about it, for people like me who are still struggling to make people understand this.
@tuananhx3
3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work, Chris. Very insightful interview!
@justaquietbird7802
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheGreenDee
3 жыл бұрын
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 !
@ambermccune
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@znowicotton5176
3 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@teddlesroosevelt6162
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Deafdeafdeaf12
3 жыл бұрын
Aww, Griffin’s girlfriend’s willingness to just stop and listen to Griffin is so heartwarming moment. I’m really glad that Griffin has her. Thank you for sharing Griffin’s story with us and opportunities for us to develop and strengthen our knowledge about invisible and visible disabilities/disorders.
@twohootsinlove
3 жыл бұрын
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! ❤️
@mclovin9682
3 жыл бұрын
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! 🙌
@emskow2012
3 жыл бұрын
So so happy to see the comments back!!!
@emilygrace1395
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@clairekopenhafer8272
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Griffin for sharing that you're still working to accept your diagnosis yourself and recognize it as valid. It's nice to hear from someone in the middle of that kind of journey.
@WiWillemijn
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing about it, I was diagnosed with ocd too and it took up most of my day, but these days I am pretty much 99% recovered. I wish you the best 💚
@apjumpmanjoey1fan925
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video it makes me feel less alone
@DarthFurie
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
You are not alone my friend ✌️❤️🇬🇷🌹!never feel like that! Much love 💐
@tkinquisitive2803
3 жыл бұрын
OCD is exhausting! Thank you for bringing to light the "cleanliness & order" idea of OCD. I'm currently trying to decorate my house, and it's a mess, with decor everywhere. I can't get it done because it has to be "perfect " so my anxiety is through the roof right now! The perfection required for everything makes the smallest of jobs absolutely overwhelming. It also makes it hard to keep a job.
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!! This is the sad truth.... sometimes i feel so sad when i see my own child struggling so much ☹️😥
@frumaatholoid
3 жыл бұрын
I have clinical OCD and it doesn't really bother me when people talk about having 'meme OCD'. To me it means it's entered the popular conscience. I get it, people are generalizing and if they have one or two personality traits of OCD they think they have it, but they don't. I choose not to be offended. What DOES bother me is when people, including family and close friends, know I have OCD and make comments about my hand-washing (yes, I'm one of the people where excessive hand washing is a compulsion) or other compulsions and they know better.
@Sophicx
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Prettymapleleaf
3 жыл бұрын
You are an angel Chris! I love this channel and all the wonderful wonderful people you introduce us to! 🧡
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
Yes 🥰
@rebeccaseghers4463
3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos conversing with people who are in recovery or have mental health issues. Not all illnesses are visible. Thank you for showing us the humanity in everyone!
@hersheyam
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Griffin, for sharing your story!
@pytl9
3 жыл бұрын
Griffin, thank you for doing this. OCD is a term that is used (and misused) often, so it's so important to hear about it from someone who can explain it well and authentically.
@poasful
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@catherinekamoen6685
3 жыл бұрын
I love that ur comments r back I’ve always loved this channel since I started watching it
@skippy221000
3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Comments are back and i am diagnosed with OCD. I definitely relate to the feelings of invalidation. Thanks for sharing your story!
@coreywigent7693
3 жыл бұрын
I think I had a very mild case of ocd when I was a child. I remember always having to count to five with whatever I was doing, especially when I was walking. I'm glad the comments are back. Thank you for continuing to interview people. Love this channel!
@dorc_asmr
3 жыл бұрын
So the doormat doesn't have to be even to the door necesarily all the time, but when it doesn't I just can't leave my home. So simple things can matter so much.
@kidsundance9021
3 жыл бұрын
Search self help about OCD and watch youtube videos to overcome it. It helped me a lot, besides my doctor's prescriptions. Not doing the behaviors is the KEY. It brakes the loop.
@vincents782
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly thank you so much for sharing the stories of people with more overlooked mental disorders like OCD. This helps me so much 🥺 im so happy I could comment this finally.
@Listeningtomuzak
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@alexandriautumn
2 жыл бұрын
I cried watching this. OCD has run my entire life. I’m really good at hiding my compulsions because I don’t want anybody to notice me doing them. It’s embarrassing, you know? 😞 It is a very miserable and lonely disorder to live with. It feels so good to hear others talking about their experience with it. It makes me feel less alone. Thank you for this video💜
@messysundrop9746
2 жыл бұрын
I use to talk alot and I felt like right after I had to whisper what I said because it didn't feel right
@ThePegasiPony
3 жыл бұрын
As someone with OCD, I'm so happy to see it get represented on SBSK! Thank you so much for doing this. I'm so happy that this channel/video can help bring some awareness to what OCD is really like. I really resonated with what Griffin said. OCD is a really strange disorder and sometimes feels a bit complicated or awkward to explain, but strangely when he was describing how OCD is I knew exactly what he meant.
@GazMakaveli
3 жыл бұрын
I feel for this guy, passing his compulsions onto his girlfriend is not a good thing. I don’t say this to be judgemental, but from a place of empathy: I have OCD, and one of the hardest parts of the disorder is how it can affect your interactions with your loved ones. If your significant other acts out compulsions on your behalf, this is enabling and reinforcing the OCD’s power and grip on the sufferer’s thoughts, feelings and actions. I know this because I do it with my wife, it’s really hard to resist, but it is possible. Wishing the best for this gentleman ✌️
@katrinakollmann5265
3 жыл бұрын
I understand what you're saying and I'd say with most relationships and compulsions.. it is true. But it seems like he can just unmask a little around his partner and it's completely consensual. Most people wouldn't have that kind of communication or aren't aware of how debilitating their control over others can be for them and their partners/loved ones.. It's about letting go of the small and non hurtful things and focusing on acceptance and self love and replacing behaviors/compulsions that hurt you or others or take too much time etc with other things and other kinds of therapy. The harder i fight, the harder the compulsions fight back, personally so reframing and choosing battles works well for me.. and most people if they had the support I have
@LuizHenrique-cr5xm
3 жыл бұрын
Man, you are the true definition of angel
@LyliatheLoner
3 жыл бұрын
His eyes are beautiful, bring emeralds to mind.
@rachellahouasnia9877
3 жыл бұрын
I have been diagnosed with OCD and trichotillomania, it's very tiring and some days are almost unbearable. It made me feel less alone watching this video. Thank you for sharing
@vickyauger2576
Жыл бұрын
I actually have that type of OCD. I feel so understood!
@johntirado-glover3574
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving all these individuals a voice. Love the channel.
@juliadavis5957
3 жыл бұрын
Your story about the spinning top reminded me of something that I used to do as a child. I couldn't visualise someone diving into a pool normally. Every time I tried they would curl inwards as they jumped and hit the pool wall. I would sit in total concentration and try to visualise someone diving straight. Only with extreme concentration could I muster it. It would pop into my mind regularly over my childhood and frustrate me. I never understood it
@terimckay4128
3 жыл бұрын
My daughter & niece are diagnosed with OCD, and my nephew is on the autism spectrum. Griffin is a wonderful example of what I have learned through my own family members: These are some of the most intelligent, articulate & empathetic people you will ever come across. They are so in touch with their own thoughts and feelings that they have a unique and valuable talent for interacting with others.
@terimckay4128
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith Awww, did somebody just learn "lol" & now can't stop using it?
@terimckay4128
3 жыл бұрын
@Bob Smith "Lol"
@johnroush1099
3 жыл бұрын
The way I explain my OCD to people is that every time a certain action or event occurs, there's a little seed planted into my brain that will grow and fester until I purge it by performing a small ritual (usually by repeating said action until it's done in a satisfactory manner). If I don't, then my focus levels drop and my stress levels increase. It was always the worst with reading. I would constantly re-read paragraphs over and over until I felt I had read it the proper way, absorbing all of the information as intended. It could take me hours to finish one chapter. Fortunately, as years went on I learned to cope and handle it without medication, but it still pops up several times throughout a day. It's more a feature of life for me now rather than a debilitation. I do have days where it causes me a lot of stress, but it's nothing like how it was as a child and teenager.
@thefool3571
3 жыл бұрын
I’m diagnosed with OCD and I just wanted to tell you that you’re not alone with the reading. For me it was the worst with book assignments for school. I was so afraid of missing information that was important that I read pages over and over again but that never satisfied me enough so I started to read the dots and commas in my head and had to re-read sentences in a specific kind of way. I have had OCD for years now and this was one of the most annoying things I felt like I needed to do because of how much time it took.
@johnroush1099
3 жыл бұрын
@@thefool3571 absolutely. The worst part is that when you get into college, a lot of the books have information that you already covered years ago. You just want to get those nuggets of information you need for an assignment but you never know where they are sometimes, and I would read the entire book very slowly. At a certain point I stopped reading and instead started writing my assignments and then quickly skimming the book for pieces of information that verified my stance based off of discussions in classes. It wasn't the most efficient, but it kept me from going stress crazy.
@TylerSmith-xd7rr
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great way of explaining OCD because it is a mental health issue that people deal with and it is hard. I have OCD and it is true that when the tics come along and they are not fulfilled, there is that sense of impending doom or terrible thoughts of something bad happening to a person or people around you. Mine is based on numbers… I have to do certain tasks in odd numbers such as taking one or three napkins because even number will cause something bad to happen. There have been times where an even number would come out and cause a panic attack and I would pass out. He pointed out the routines in childhood that would also cause major issues if they were not pursued. Mine was saying goodnight to my mom a certain number of times and if those did not happen, I will get a sense that she was going to pass away in the night. If something stopped this, this series would have to start over again. OCD is real and each of us who do have it are on a different level of being effected by it.
@MyTBrain
3 жыл бұрын
Just learned that A- blood type is at a higher prevalence of OCD than other blood types. Thought I’d share.
@Gemxvx
3 жыл бұрын
Source?
@JamieRenee101
3 жыл бұрын
I have OCD too, and I totally love this video! It’s so relatable and touched me deeply. Stay strong! We got this ♥️ P.S what you said in the beginning about not feeling respected when people say “oh I’m a little ocd about this” I couldn’t agree more. It’s so insulting.
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful ❤️🌹...dont feel insulted never . Just think how SPECIAL you are 🌞
@Edromar84
3 жыл бұрын
I got OCD and I'm gay. The struggle is really hard. I wish I met another gay with OCD. I feel like I'm the only one.
@ButSheDid
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I’m diagnosed with OCD, and I’m a lesbian :) you’re not alone
@Edromar84
3 жыл бұрын
@@ButSheDid Thanks 🙂
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my....it doesn't matter if you are gay or bi or .or ....you are really good boy!! God bless you! You are not alone...we support you even far🌹🇬🇷🙏
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
@@ButSheDid never alone!!! ❤️❤️🇬🇷
@Dopamiine.online
3 жыл бұрын
this channel is so vital and important for teaching abled bodied people about all these different disabilities. I've learned so much, thank you.
@clubinsky33
3 жыл бұрын
I have never really looked into other people stories who have been diagnosed with ocd, but it is mind blowing how similar this guys story is to mine. I started with superstitions in sports and it morphed into having to do things so my wife and family or things in my life didn't get hurt. I will say I have the upmost respect for this dude, but have some definite disagreements with him on how I feel people should approach someone with ocd. I like that he says it is his story and not everyone with ocd's. I personally like to joke with others about their ocd's/little habits to relate. My wife and friends give me a hard time about my ocd as well and I try my best to have as much fun with it as I can. I can say having a strong faith in God has helped. I always tell my self to trust in him if I need to touch something a certain way that will be embarrassing in public and it sometimes helps me to avoid those situations. I am a teacher and most of my students know and give me a hard time when I have to touch the chalk board with all my knuckles 3 times or walk through a doorway twice, and I play along with them as well. To each their own and I appreciate this guys story.
@sophie1564
3 жыл бұрын
I found it really helpful when Griffin mentioned the mental tics/compulsions. I have so many compulsions that are so difficult to relieve because I can't physically do something to stop them, so I sit there mentally going through the thought until it goes away (which is very exhausting). OCD is such a misunderstood disorder so this was a great video. Thank you so much for sharing Griffin and Chris!
@DavidJVMusic
3 жыл бұрын
As a child I use to think that everything had an invisible string that attached it to the place that it was and if you didn't uncross the strings then something was going to break, especially with furniture , cars on the road and spinning in an office chair and I have to unspin the chair. Nowadays I try not to do anything exactly the same so I don't look like I have OCD. lol I guess it's masking.
@iluvgoldens123_8
3 жыл бұрын
I HAD THIS TOOOOO. it’s so nice knowing other people have gone through the same things. we will get through this!
@carlyjulie9461
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I’m only a few minutes in so far but I can already tell this is going to be a fantastic video. One of the things that really sucks about OCD is not just all the people who don’t understand it, but all the people who *think* they understand it when they don’t at all. I’ve opened up to people about having OCD before and often they won’t really listen to what I have to say and they’ll just proclaim that they’ve diagnosed themselves with it because they like order/organization. People treat it like a personality trait that just means liking when things are organized and getting irritated when things aren’t organized… that’s not what it is at all. OCD isn’t the same for everyone. I have severe OCD and I’m a really messy person. Most of my OCD is related to the safety of my family and my dogs and many many safety behaviors to try to protect them from every possible danger. I’m deep into exposure therapy with a fantastic therapist so I’m doing so much better now (it’s still really rough, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel), but I lived in fear all day every day. I would panic frequently and I was anxious and miserable all the time. I was always on edge looking for the next danger, researching, etc. I’ll stop going into more detail now because I want to actually watch the whole video lol, but I might come back later and add more. It’s just so painful and insulting when people just decide they have OCD and think it’s a quirky and cute thing.
@Tocinos
3 жыл бұрын
My first symptom of OCD as a child was when I said "I love you" to my mom or dad I would have to then repeat the same phrase in the reverse order to even it out. Sounds super similar to when he would bump into objects and do it again to even it out.
@dimitrakapa4887
3 жыл бұрын
This called ηχολαλια...means in Greek,that you repeatedly told again and again the same phrase or word ..my daughter have this too...
@hollithomas2222
3 жыл бұрын
Ugh I’m so glad you posted this and did this interview. No one ever gets it and people in my community joke about ocd a lot and it hurts my feelings but I always felt like I was just being too sensitive
@Hippodameia
2 жыл бұрын
I would disagree with what Griffin said positively about his girlfriend enabling his obsessive thoughts by acting out some of them. Many professionals do not recommend this kind of enabling behavior. My partner has OCD and I have to make a conscientious effort to not do the enabling behavior when he is stuck in a "loop". Rather, I try to talk about something rlse or move on to something else unrelated.
@annj.3189
3 жыл бұрын
You gave excellent, understandable commentary about many parts of O.C.D. Thank you for choosing to do the interview with Chris! Many people hopefully have more understanding thanks to your bravery! A lot of folks try super hard to fit in with "normal" Well, I don't believe anyone is what is called "normal" . This planet is full of billions of one of a kind people! Thanks for sharing your struggles and triumphs! God Bless you!
@myrinbrooks7935
3 жыл бұрын
Whenever someone says "omg I'm so ocd" ill be like "OH you think the Greek pantheon will smite you if you believe in the Christian God too?"
@lilyxxxxxx7146
3 жыл бұрын
As someone who’s still a learning pagan, I started getting those sort of thoughts too. Ive started getting really afraid of that I might disrespect the gods and they will do something bad to me. Really annoying when you want to have a good connection with deity :(
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