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People with personality disorders are not inherently bad people

Remember this; we’re human beings.

My name is Christina and I’m 17. I have never been actually diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, but I know I have it.

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions. Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking; extreme hoarding; preoccupation with sexual, violent or religious thoughts; aversion to particular numbers; and nervous rituals, such as opening and closing a door a certain number of times before entering or leaving a room. These symptoms can be alienating and time-consuming, and often cause severe emotional and financial distress. The acts of those who have OCD may appear paranoid and potentially psychotic. However, OCD sufferers generally recognize their obsessions and compulsions as irrational, and may become further distressed by this realization.

So, this is just an introductory post. For now, I want you to know two things - OCD is not a mental illness and it can successfully be mastered and banished. Stay tuned!