When I was a little girl, I once visited a family rel relative whose whose friend was, according to what my mother told me, was different from everyone else. And during the rest of the drive, I dove into the ocean of curiosity in my little head. I started to wonder, how exactly is he different from me.I remember watching him struggle in social situations, awkward silences, miscues, and discomfort in conversations that felt easy for others. I noticed that the world around him was made for people who fit into ...

Mental Health Awareness - The talk addresses the stigma surrounding mental health, urging for kindness and understanding instead of judgment [20] - The speaker shares personal experiences with OCD to break down barriers and encourage empathy [19][20] Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - OCD is defined as having anxiety and using compulsive behaviors to reduce it [4] - OCD can manifest differently in individuals and can be influenced by genetics, brain abnormalities, or environment [5] - The speaker describes personal experiences with OCD, including contamination fears, obsessive thoughts, and the need for order [6][8][9][10] Prevalence of OCD - The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 2.3% of the population has diagnosed OCD, which translates to approximately 1 in every 40 people out of 8 billion people [14] Personal Growth and Identity - The speaker emphasizes having more to offer than just OCD, highlighting accomplishments and hobbies [17][18] - The speaker expresses frustration with being misunderstood and wants to challenge assumptions about mental health [13][16]

Please give a warm to Hi everybody. My name is Bug and today we will be talking about I'm sorry this is embarrassing to do in front of such a big stage. I just I have to make sure everything is perfect.It's just my OCD though. Have you ever heard of OCD being descripted this way. Well, I certainly have.In the wake of more familiarity with mental health in our generation, OCD still seems to get the majority viewpoint of really is perfectionism in cleaning, organizing, or just being tidy in general. These are ...