Coping With Severe OCD as a Teenager

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder that often involves intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and ritualization. While millions suffer from OCD, the disease is often misunderstood by the general public and misrepresented in the media and pop culture. 14-year-old Allison is an OCD sufferer who shares her personal struggles in hopes of destigmatizing the illness and creating a support community for others affected by OCD.

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