Struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) from Childhood Through Adulthood

The speaker bravely shares their journey of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from childhood into adulthood. Starting with a traumatic experience in childhood and the onset of OCD behaviors like germaphobia, the speaker highlights the misconceptions around OCD in mainstream culture. Over the years, OCD morphed into different forms, including health anxiety in the speaker's twenties and existential crises in their mid-twenties. The podcast emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help and understanding that OCD is a genetic neurological disorder that requires proper management.