OCD Myths Busted: The Truth About Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

"OCD is just germaphobia" or "OCD is a superpower" — these are just a few of the myths associated with OCD. Spoiler alert: neither are true. Both are examples of all-too-common misconceptions about OCD.

In this special episode of our OCD Deep Dive series, we go mythbusting on OCD and give you the realities of the disorder.

0:00 Intro
0:52 Myth #1
3:29 Myth #2
5:06 Myth #3
7:50 Myth #4
8:46 Myth #5
11:37 Review

[deanrao]

Thinking that having OCD would be helpful in studying or keeping a tidy house is a real hoot. At least in my experience.

[RockStock]

The biggest myth among sufferers of OCD is the "silver bullet", the idea that theyll find a compulsion that will take care of every intrusive thought