It’s common to hear someone described as “so OCD” just because they like things neat—but OCD is much more than a preference for cleanliness. Obsessive compulsive disorder is a serious, often-debilitating mental health condition marked by intrusive thoughts and repetitive, distress-driven behaviors. It’s not a quirk—it’s a condition that deserves understanding and proper care.

So what should you know about OCD and the many misconceptions about it? Why is the disorder often confused with everyday anxiety and common quirks? And how is it most effectively treated?

Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, breaks down the many types of OCD obsessions and compulsions, explores potential causes and risk factors, and explains how exposure and response prevention therapy is often used to treat the disorder.

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