Introduction Studies show that 22 percent of Americans over the age of 18 suffer from a mental disorder. There are many mental illnesses, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is just one of many. The effects of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are very abnormal and adverse. OCD can cause a person to perform outlandish behaviors and strange actions such as meticulously cleaning, double-checking things and hoarding various things. The Interesting thing about this disorder is that many people can …
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…In conclusion, many people are affected by OCD. OCD can affect any aspect of your life, whether it is your moral values or schoolwork. It not only affects your behavior, it affects your brain, your emotions and your life. This illness can be undetectable and seem insignificant. The life of a person with OCD can be very frustrating, miserable and difficult. It is important that people are informed this illness, because anyone can be suffering.