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Fieldnotes is a collection of real, anonymous anecdotes from those navigating OCD tendencies or clinical diagnoses. Read through heartfelt, inspiring, and relatable stories that connect people, spark understanding, and celebrate growth within the OCD community.
Entry #1
Medyo sad ako na ‘yung tingin sa OCD, “I’m so OC!” na parang cine-celebrate ang OCD kasi I would rather live my life without this. Pati yung perception ng ibang tao, kagaya ‘yung family doctor ko sinasabi ko sa kanya na “Uy, may OCD po ako. Meron ba ‘yun magco-conflict sa medicine ko?” Tapos sinasabi niya, “Ah, yung OCD na talagang palaging naglilinis-linis?” Tapos mahirap i-question, minsan akala ko wala talaga akong OCD for some reason. Kahit tama ‘yung therapist ko dahil ‘di talaga ako malinis, moreso ruminating ako na type.
Entry #2
When people say “I’m so OC!”, they don’t understand, not just what OCD means. They don’t have the experience of how bad it is to have OCD. They just don’t know how the intrusive thoughts or the obsession that comes with having OCD and the negativity ‘cause the phrase “I’m so OC!” seems so light-hearted and when I hear that it’s just like it’s kinda like they’re making light of a disorder that completely affects how I function everyday. Mental illness/mental disorders should be treated with respect and is not a sign that you’re a bad person or you don’t have faith. It’s just something that people have and needs to be treated equally as something with physical health. Filipino culture needs not to be altered but I think it needs to adjust with the times now because religion and family values are very deep in our culture but it doesn’t have to be a separate thing from mental health. We just have to find a good ground with all of these without removing the other.
Medyo sad ako na ‘yung tingin sa OCD, “I’m so OC!” na parang cine-celebrate ang OCD kasi I would rather live my life without this. Pati yung perception ng ibang tao, kagaya ‘yung family doctor ko sinasabi ko sa kanya na “Uy, may OCD po ako. Meron ba ‘yun magco-conflict sa medicine ko?” Tapos sinasabi niya, “Ah, yung OCD na talagang palaging naglilinis-linis?” Tapos mahirap i-question, minsan akala ko wala talaga akong OCD for some reason. Kahit tama ‘yung therapist ko dahil ‘di talaga ako malinis, moreso ruminating ako na type.
When people say “I’m so OC!”, they don’t understand, not just what OCD means. They don’t have the experience of how bad it is to have OCD. They just don’t know how the intrusive thoughts or the obsession that comes with having OCD and the negativity ‘cause the phrase “I’m so OC!” seems so light-hearted and when I hear that it’s just like it’s kinda like they’re making light of a disorder that completely affects how I function everyday. Mental illness/mental disorders should be treated with respect and is not a sign that you’re a bad person or you don’t have faith. It’s just something that people have and needs to be treated equally as something with physical health. Filipino culture needs not to be altered but I think it needs to adjust with the times now because religion and family values are very deep in our culture but it doesn’t have to be a separate thing from mental health. We just have to find a good ground with all of these without removing the other.
Entry #1
Medyo sad ako na ‘yung tingin sa OCD, “I’m so OC!” na parang cine-celebrate ang OCD kasi I would rather live my life without this. Pati yung perception ng ibang tao, kagaya ‘yung family doctor ko sinasabi ko sa kanya na “Uy, may OCD po ako. Meron ba ‘yun magco-conflict sa medicine ko?” Tapos sinasabi niya, “Ah, yung OCD na talagang palaging naglilinis-linis?” Tapos mahirap i-question, minsan akala ko wala talaga akong OCD for some reason. Kahit tama ‘yung therapist ko dahil ‘di talaga ako malinis, moreso ruminating ako na type.
Entry #2
When people say “I’m so OC!”, they don’t understand, not just what OCD means. They don’t have the experience of how bad it is to have OCD. They just don’t know how the intrusive thoughts or the obsession that comes with having OCD and the negativity ‘cause the phrase “I’m so OC!” seems so light-hearted and when I hear that it’s just like it’s kinda like they’re making light of a disorder that completely affects how I function everyday. Mental illness/mental disorders should be treated with respect and is not a sign that you’re a bad person or you don’t have faith. It’s just something that people have and needs to be treated equally as something with physical health. Filipino culture needs not to be altered but I think it needs to adjust with the times now because religion and family values are very deep in our culture but it doesn’t have to be a separate thing from mental health. We just have to find a good ground with all of these without removing the other.
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