Skeletons in the Closet - Episode 6 - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Episode 6 - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

04/05/21 • 51 min

Today we are talking about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is something that has been majorly romanticized by society - “oh I have to have my closet color coordinated I’m so OCD!!!” It’s seen as quirky & cute, but this episode goes into real stories about real people who deal with this mental illness. Here are some of the websites we used to research this episode:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml

https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-ocd-2510663

https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/checking-ocd-symptoms-and-treatment

https://www.treatmyocd.com/education/different-types-of-ocd

https://www.healthline.com/health/ocd/types-of-ocd#causes

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml

https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-ocd-2510663

https://www.treatmyocd.com/blog/checking-ocd-symptoms-and-treatment

https://www.treatmyocd.com/education/different-types-of-ocd

https://www.healthline.com/health/ocd/types-of-ocd#causes

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