What misconceptions have you encountered?

[idkwhattosay]

I’m working on an article and want to tackle common misconceptions about OCD. Which ones bother you the most? So far I’ve got that OCD is an adjective (i.e. “I’m so OCD!” ) and that the condition is limited to a love cleanliness and organisation? Any contributions?

[Ashley]

Whsts the article for? will the good people of our forums be credited?

[Tez]

Yes, it is so annoying when people - even good people who mean well - get it so wrong, and say something like "I am so OCD about my pencils".  As if it were just a fun little trait rather than a debilitating illness.