@leokatieocdadhd: Supporting someone with OCD can get complicated because the instinct is often to fix the fear or make it go away. But understanding the difference between intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and actual intentions can change how you respond. What sounds scary on the surface may actually be part of an OCD cycle driven by anxiety and uncertainty. You do not have to solve the thought for them. Sometimes being patient, staying calm, and not judging what they share can be more helpful than trying to find the "perfect" thing to say. #ocd #ocdawareness #intrusivethoughts #compulsions #ocdhelp