Can a Person with OCD Clean Vessels? Understanding the Disorder beyond the Stereotypes - Ms. Sakthi Priya S / III B.Sc Psychology (2024 - 2025) / MKJC
Can a Person with OCD Clean Vessels? Understanding the Disorder beyond the Stereotypes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Often portrayed in popular culture as simply a “clean freak” personality trait, OCD is in fact a serious and complex psychological disorder that can significantly impair an individual’s daily functioning. A frequently asked question is: Can a person with OCD clean vessels or do household chores? While the answer may seem obvious, the reality is far more nuanced and rooted in the psychological dynamics of the disorder. What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to these obsessions, often in an att...
