Click here to view the OCD Art Gallery in a new window. The OCD Art Gallery is a showcase of artistic expression by members of the OCD Community presented in a virtual format. Full …

Mar 28, 2022 · 79 votes, 46 comments. I don't know if I have art block or I'm just overthinking it. But whenever my OCD flares up I find it really really hard to…

May 30, 2021 · It's been a few months since I've done any art, and in that time, I've deluded myself into thinking I can't draw or write anymore. My self-esteem has hit an all-time low and I don't know why. Close friends and others tell me they love my …

EXPOSED is a virtual art space focusing on the experience of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder. We believe in the power of art to transform lives and change the world. We also hope that our exhibits can inform others on what it means to live with OCD.

May 24, 2021 · In the time we waste on tweaking we could have made lots of art and improved as artists. It's sad to hear about your breakdown, but I'm glad you got help. I should have realized much sooner how big of a handicap my OCD is in my life. Please keep me updated on how the conversations with the doctor goes.

Dec 15, 2017 · These paintings visually represent what Pure O feels like to me. Expressing the feeling in this way helps me, and others around me who know of my illness, to understand what it is like; it was therapeutic for me also when I painted them. I cried when I had finished it. Intrusive thought (nasty tick) surrounded by web of rituals to eradicate it.

I’ve had a long history of battling obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and utilize my art as a coping mechanism to relieve anxiety. It’s also a catalyst to initiate dialogue surrounding OCD and destigmatizing mental health.

the "ocd art gallery" in its virtual manifestation serves not only as a showcase of artistic talent but also as a digital hub for education, awareness, and community building in the realm of mental health. it fosters a sense of connection and understanding, breaking down barriers and encouraging conversations about ocd through the universal ...

Mar 10, 2016 · It makes me kind of upset when I see people treat OCD as this “ZOMG SO QUIRKY AND CUTE UWU” thing, when in actuality it’s a horrible and at times debilitating mental disorder that I wouldn’t wish on a soul.

May 30, 2024 · When I first received treatment for OCD and went through Exposure and Response Prevention therapy, I learned about how our responses to thoughts and obsessions can give OCD more or less power. These responses are not always obvious or extreme, but ultimately they can be either mindful or compulsive.