I really appreciate reading this kind of discussion. I'm a writer and editor; I don't have any characters with OCD at the moment, but it's always something to keep in mind. Heaven knows the things I've seen mangled when I get something to edit.
When I had my last psych eval, I had zero OCD, and I've done group therapy with people who have OCD. I find that so much of what is portrayed as OCD looks like anxiety disorder. My GAD looks more like "Emma"'s psuedo-OCD than what I've seen in other clients in therapy.
I have somewhat disruptive synaesthesia and chronic pain and those intersect with my anxiety. My anxiety is what dictates having a 'clean kit' for every bag I own (I am in a lot of pain most days and being sick on top of that is horrid) and not putting the wrong pens/colours/shirts together or they'll 'clash' (I say argue or shout, but no one understands what I mean--it's just loud and frustrating and I can't pay attention to 'real' things), and having things sorted right. Don't get me started on NOISE. I think a lot of people would look at me and say I had OCD and I just *don't*.
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When I had my last psych eval, I had zero OCD, and I've done group therapy with people who have OCD. I find that so much of what is portrayed as OCD looks like anxiety disorder. My GAD looks more like "Emma"'s psuedo-OCD than what I've seen in other clients in therapy.
I have somewhat disruptive synaesthesia and chronic pain and those intersect with my anxiety. My anxiety is what dictates having a 'clean kit' for every bag I own (I am in a lot of pain most days and being sick on top of that is horrid) and not putting the wrong pens/colours/shirts together or they'll 'clash' (I say argue or shout, but no one understands what I mean--it's just loud and frustrating and I can't pay attention to 'real' things), and having things sorted right. Don't get me started on NOISE. I think a lot of people would look at me and say I had OCD and I just *don't*.