John Green Debunks the Most Harmful Myths About OCD

Author John Green didn't recognize his own OCD for years because he didn’t fit the stereotype of being clean and organized. That misconception delayed his diagnosis and prevented him from accessing life-changing treatment. Now, John is sitting down with Dr. Patrick McGrath, NOCD’s Chief Clinical Officer, to break down the harmful myths about OCD that prolong people’s suffering, share what OCD is really like, and open up about how finding the right treatment has allowed him to live a fulfilling life—even with OCD. OCD myths debunked in this video: ⏱️ [1:10] "Everyone's a little OCD." ⏱️ [2:47] "OCD is just about being clean or organized." ⏱️ [5:27] "Intrusive thoughts mean you want to do those things." ⏱️ [6:50] "If OCD is chronic, what's the point of treatment?" At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you’re ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YT