5 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With OCD (And What to Say Instead)

If a friend or family member has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), you probably want to do whatever you can to help them. However, if you’ve never experienced this disorder yourself, it can be difficult to understand what they’re going through and how best to support them. While your intentions may be good, certain phrases can be unintentionally harmful. Your goal should be to empathize with them and offer support, so with that in mind, you’ll want to avoid saying things like….