Shaimaa Seif: Does the treatment have to include medication Shaimaa Seif: Help me overcome the illness

Egyptian actress Shaimaa Seif shared with her audience a sensitive side of her personal life, revealing her struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), particularly cleanliness-related obsessions, which sparked wide interaction and strong empathy across social media platforms.

Through the "Story" feature on her Instagram account, Shaimaa asked her followers directly about their experiences with OCD and ways to treat it, expressing her concerns about medication and questioning whether psychotherapy is limited to sessions or also requires medication. She also asked her audience to share personal experiences or recommend doctors who helped them overcome the illness.

Psychological support

Her message received a large response, with many followers reposting it and some sharing their personal stories with her, providing her with psychological support.

Through this openness, Shaimaa Seif proved that sharing personal challenges can become a source of strength and resilience, and strengthen the human connection between the artist and her audience, beyond the spotlight of fame.