Describes the mental illness Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Provides statistical data about the disease. Examines symptoms and possible causes.

OCD is an anxiety disorder. Having OCD is not a person's fault or the result of having an unstable personality, but many people question whether or not they have it. In the U.S. one in five adults has OCD, and two times that had OCD at one point in their life.

From a psychological perspective, examines the book, The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing, by Judith L. Rapoport, MD. Provides details on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, using the book as a main source.

This essay focuses on the etymology of two synonyms: Obsession and infatuation. A brief look into OCD and infatuation and how one cherishes sanity over uncontrollable thoughts and actions.

Describes the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive disorder. Explains the rituals, known as compulsions. Provides statistical data on the disorder and explores treatments available.