What Is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is often misunderstood and misrepresented in mainstream culture. Many people think of OCD as a personality quirk or a harmless fixation on cleanliness or organization. You’ve probably heard someone say, “I’m so OCD about this,” when they rearrange their desk or color-coordinate their closet. But this pop culture portrayal misses the…