Vannah Claire answers “Is the portrayal of OCD accurate in this...”

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Is the portrayal of OCD accurate in this novel?

Vannah Claire It's not accurate at all. I have OCD and this book has the "love cures all" trope. I have obsessions and compulsions, and the book doesn't explain the…moreIt's not accurate at all. I have OCD and this book has the "love cures all" trope. I have obsessions and compulsions, and the book doesn't explain the thought spirals at all. It will just say "thoughts" and that's it. There is no description of what the thoughts are or what they are about. This book was hurtful to read, because I felt like it portrayed OCD terribly. (less)

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Shuichi Saihara I AGREE ROXANN!!!!!!!
Oct 17, 2019 10:43AM · flag

Aline I think there was no need for the author to explain every single thought she had while she was obsessing. I still was able to feel her anguish been po ...more
Nov 27, 2020 09:36AM · flag

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