CNN —When someone likes things just so or always seems to have their home in perfect condition, others may say “he is so OCD.”But OCD — obsessive-compulsive disorder — isn’t a nifty personality trait of people who are organized.
The condition is a disorder that can impact a person’s work, relationships and well-being, said Stephanie Woodrow, clinical director of the National Anxiety and OCD Treatment Center in Washington, DC.
Obsessions and compulsionsIn basic terms, OCD is a mental health disorder experienced by people of all ages and populations, Antonelli said.
“Taken together, ERP and medication are considered the ‘first-line’ treatments for OCD,” Antonelli said.
To get help for someone with an OCD diagnosis, you can access resources from the International OCD Foundation or join support groups to get information and support, Antonelli said.
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