Dealing with a mental health issue can affect every part of your life ― including your relationships. “The first time I saw her, everything in my head went quiet,” he says in the poem. Research shows there’s still a negative stereotype when it comes to mental health conditions ― and those misconceptions can prevent people from seeking support and speaking up. Professional treatment is the most effective way to manage a mental health issue like OCD. This story has been updated to include language that Hilborn’s poem was originally created in 2013.

Source: Huffington Post February 22, 2017 13:00 UTC