Introduction Have you ever heard someone say: "I'm so OCD because I like keeping my room clean." Or: "My books have to be organized perfectly. I'm definitely OCD." These statements are common, but they can create misunderstandings about what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, actually looks like. OCD is not simply about being organized, liking cleanliness, or wanting things to look perfect. For many people, OCD involves unwanted and distressing thoughts, intense anxiety,