"Challenging the Stigma: My Journey from OCD Poster Girl to Mental Health Advocate"

The author shares her journey of being diagnosed with OCD and becoming a mental health advocate, only to later question the medical model of mental illness. She discovers that psychiatric diagnoses are subjective constructs and challenges the belief that mental disorders are solely rooted in biological abnormalities. Through experiences with psychedelics, therapy, and introspection, she comes to understand that her suffering is not solely a disease but a complex interplay of personal, familial, and societal factors. She advocates for a more holistic approach to mental health that considers environmental and social influences, rather than solely relying on the medical model.