![]() There are many different subsets and many different ways it can impact someone's life other than making sure picture frames are straight on a wall. People tend to think OCD looks the same for everyone, which couldn't be further from the truth. If you could permanently debunk one OCD myth, what would it be? Once people fully realize mental health is just as important as physical health the world will be a better, more tolerable place. So many people are struggling and I don't want them to feel alone or like they aren't entitled to the help they need. What made you decide to be a mental health advocate? Why is mental health advocacy important to you? And, as an adult, I don't tolerate anyone who doesn't understand and respect mental illness, so that's made things pretty easy! In my personal life, my parents have always understood and been my greatest advocates. I don't think the same would be true in other professions. But I think I am lucky to be working in a creative field where it's more accepted. In fact, openly talking about my struggles has only helped my career. I'm very lucky that I personally haven't faced much stigma. Write what you know!Ĭan you talk about your experience with stigma? Also, it's a large part of my own story so that's obviously going to be reflected in my work. It's important to me to continue to destigmatize mental illness and show people what it actually means to struggle with your mental health day to day. I've always written about mental illness in both my narrative and nonfiction work. While I started out as a traditional writer/comedian, I have slowly been shifting more and more into the mental health advocate space. How has your mental illness impacted your creative life? Tell us a bit about your experience with OCD. I'm also currently working on a book about the intersection of mental health and dating that's set to be published in May 2022, which I am very excited about! Gossip is a scripted comedic soap opera that I created and showran. Just Between Us is a comedy variety show where we have interviewed some amazing guests and tackled some difficult but important topics. Which creative project(s) are you proudest of? Oh man, do I love to read! Swimming is also very fun. ![]() My passions include my family, my friends, my dog, and reading. I also love animals and volunteer with a dog rescue in LA called Wags & Walks. I think the person is political and am unable to separate a person's values from their personality. I strongly support BLM, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and universal healthcare. This really makes you think, huh? Politically, I'm very progressive and am trying to do everything in my (small) power to support those ideals. I asked Allison some questions about her experiences with OCD, creativity, and the importance of mental health advocacy.
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