Mental Floss: Misconceptions
Misconceptions About OCD
2022 • E10 Jun 21, 2022 11m
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, affects millions of people around the world. So... why do most people still assume it just means you're very picky about how organized your desk is?
On today's episode of Misconceptions, we try to answer the questions that everyone seems to get wrong about this mental disorder. What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion? Does everyone who experience intrusive thoughts have OCD? Is 'Monk' an accurate depiction of the disorder?
On today's episode of Misconceptions, we try to answer the questions that everyone seems to get wrong about this mental disorder. What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion? Does everyone who experience intrusive thoughts have OCD? Is 'Monk' an accurate depiction of the disorder?