+ avoid—Ableist slur +
++ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) + + noun + +
++ a mental illness usually embodied by unwanted repeated thoughts (obsession) coupled with repeated behaviour, routine, or action (compulsion) +
++ Issues +
+OCD is commonly misued to highlight personality quirks, usually invlolving a preference for order or cleanliness. Use of 'OCD' as a noun or adgective in this manner diminishes the actual condition, resulting in reductive and over-normalised perception of a someone with these specific mental or psychiatric disabilities.
++ Impact +
+By using ableist language, we are perpetuating violence against people who experience mental or psychological disabilities. Using it perpetuates those systems and language of harm, regardless of our intent.
++ Usage Tip +
++ Be more specific. Typically we can find an alternate definition by simply reflecting on what emotion we're really feeling. In this case, be particularly aware if the behaviour is actually unwanted or uncontrollable. +
++ Alt Words +
++ + abundant, bizarre, enormous, ludicrous, outlandish, ridiculous, unbelievable, unexpected, unfamiliar, unreal, scary, shocking, strange, wicked + +
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