Ryan Farah
Dec 8, 20252 min read
Understanding OCD: More Than “Being Neat”
When people hear OCD , they often picture someone who loves a perfectly organized room or color-coded notes. But Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is so much more than liking things clean —it’s a mental health condition that can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and incredibly misunderstood, especially for teens. What OCD Really Is OCD is made up of two parts: 1. Obsessions These are unwanted, intrusive thoughts that pop up again and again. They often feel scary, uncomfortable, or







