Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is known in popular media as that problem that people who are really, really picky and phobic about cleanliness have. Unfortunately, this is not even close to what OCD actually is. Most people have huge misconceptions about OCD, helped by shows like Monk, which have made them think that being perfectionist, anal-retentive, or overly habitual is what being OCD is all about.

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10. Adrian Monk From The Hit TV Show Is Not A Good Example Of OCD
9. Many Sufferers Of OCD Suffer In Complete Silence
8. Making Light Of OCD Makes It Harder For Sufferers To Get The Help They Need
7. OCD Is Characterized By Persistent Unwanted Thoughts That Won’t Go Away
6. Being Incredibly Cleanly, Germaphobic Or Picky About Food Touching Is Not OCD
5. For Many People, OCD Takes On Religious Connotations
4. Those With OCD Are Often Suffering From A Lot Of Guilt About Their Unwanted Thoughts
3. People With OCD Are Hyper Aware Of Their Problems And Very Embarrassed By Them
2. Persistent OCD Symptoms Can Lead To Depression And Other Mood Disorders
1. People With OCD Can Get Better At Controlling The Problem But There Is No Cure

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