Every October, OCD Awareness Week gives us an important opportunity to shine a light on one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Despite being a common term in everyday conversation, OCD is often misrepresented. Phrases like “I’m a bit OCD about cleaning” or “I like things neat – I must have OCD” can unintentionally trivialise what is, for many people, a deeply distressing and life-disrupting condition. So, what exactly is OCD ...
