Dear Please:

I understand, I was diagnosed with OCD, it started early on, when I was a child. I understand your distress then. And I understand that it is not your fault: it has nothing to do with you being a racist or a monster (“I know people have strong opinions on this and will criticize me as if I’m a racist.. I feel like a monster”).

You suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, an anxiety fueled disorder. You are not a bad person. So please don’t think of yourself this way.

The disorder you suffer from is internal, people can’t see it, unlike the disorder you described, the overgrowth of skin- that’s external, people can see it. But both disorders are painful to have.

Are you on OCD medications, did you attend any therapy?

(I will soon be away for about 12 hours).

anita