OCD

HISTORY

• Found centuries ago
• Was thought to be caused by religion
• Used to be considered insanity

STATISTICS

• 2.3% of population
• About 3.3 million in USA
• Men and women are affected equally
• Boys affected more than girls (children)

STIGMA

• Still "tolerated" by society
• People with OCD are inferior?
• OCD victims are bullied

HEALTH CONSEQUENCES

• Leads to depression or low self-esteem
• Leads to isolation
• Leads to skin lesions

TREATMENTS

• Learn about the disorder
• Learn personal triggers
• Get a good amount of sleep (always)
• Eat a nutritionally balanced diet

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT