Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dee never set out to manipulate anyone... but when OCD convinced her that certain restaurants were "unsafe," certain words needed to be canceled out, or certain conversations had to be avoided, she found herself making excuses, steering decisions, asking leading questions, and subtly trying to get other people to go along with her compulsions. At the time, it didn't feel manipulative — it felt necessary. In this video, Dee explains the surprising ways OCD can manipulate others' behavior without malicious intent.
Dee has managed her OCD with ERP therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
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Dee never set out to manipulate anyone... but when OCD convinced her that certain restaurants were "unsafe," certain words needed to be canceled out, or certain conversations had to be avoided, she found herself making excuses, steering decisions, asking leading questions, and subtly trying to get other people to go along with her compulsions. At the time, it didn't feel manipulative — it felt necessary. In this video, Dee explains the surprising ways OCD can manipulate others' behavior without malicious intent.
Dee has managed her OCD with ERP therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD. Want to explore your treatment options? Book a free 15-minute call with us at learn.nocd.com/YT
Follow us on social media:
instagram.com/treatmyocd
twitter.com/treatmyocd
tiktok.com/@treatmyocd
