OCD happens to men and women of all ages and ethnicity at the same rate. It is not specific to a single group of people.
Children can suffer from OCD as well
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Although it is rare, children as young as 4 years of age have been found to have OCD. Consult a psychologist if you notice a behavioral change in your child.
People with OCD are always neat and clean
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People with OCD can develop an 'obsessive compulsion' to do anything. In some cases, it is washing of hands and in other cases something else entirely.
OCD cannot be cured, only managed
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It is not possible to cure OCD but it can be managed by a combination of medicine and therapy. Meditation has also been shown to help people with OCD to manage their condition.
There are tests that can diagnose OCD
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Unlike other health conditions like cancer and diabetes, there are no tests that can confirm OCD. In some cases, the condition goes completely undetected due to a lack of understanding.
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