Somewhere, OCD has become the most misused or misrepresented word in the field of Mental health; rather than considering it as a mental health disorder that is characterized by a cycle of behavior, it is linked to someone being a neat freak or someone who washes hands often. People need to understand that this is a disorder characterized by persistent thoughts- obsessions, and repetitive acts- compulsions that are performed to reduce distress. OCD doesn't always involve cleanliness or neatness and is not a personality trait.
