11 Things That Only People With OCD Understand

Did you know that 1 out of every 40 adults and 1 out of every 100 children are afflicted by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Most film depictions inaccurately portray OCD, and online and IRL memes and gags often minimize the condition to a one-note joke.

while not bothering others.

while being far-less-meaningful to those who suffer a different variation of OCD.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder often brings a host of intrusive, undesired, and, for some, even dangerous thoughts. These thoughts can also cause...

...like re-locking the door, ordered counting, categorizing by color, hand-washing, and other compulsory tasks control the daily lives of millions of people.

Most people's brains have spam filters, which empty random thoughts into the trash. People with OCD, however, find their brains overloaded with junk mail.

OCD is sometimes paired with other disorders, such as Panic Disorder, AD/HD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (body image issues), and Hoarding Disorder.

Although the exact cause of OCD unknown, it's believed to stem from communication errors and chemical imbalances within our minds.

As it is a mental disorder scientists don't fully understand, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder has no cure, but...

OCD sufferers have an array of treatments available, including counseling, medications, holistic treatments, and meditation which helps to escape pointless routines and minimize skipped-record thoughts.