Alright, so these type of polls are terrible. as OCD is a mental disorder and is usually cultivated by people who do not have compulsions or exhibit obsessive behavior but are anal retentive. Living with OCD is very hard and for many, very limiting and debilitating for those with sever OCD. Also compulsions and obsessive behavior can thrive as separate entities that are manifested into a psychological disorder, it isnt until the two come together do you have someone who has an obsessive compulsive disorder - which is much more than "i dont like when my food touches" or "i have to keep my room clean" (that is anal retentive behavior not OCD). There is so much more that that disorder, and to co-op it when you do not live/have such a disorder is ableist and makes it that much harder for people who do have OCD (or a truly obsessive or composure personality type) to be seen as more than just quirky people that have to be very neat and tidy. its a serious disorder that is often very hard to live with that should not be co-opted by those who do not actually have the disorder and think "oh I'm so OCD because [insert quirky behavior here]."

*this is not directed at anyone in general, including the OP, im just voicing my distaste for these type of questioners because those who may not actually bei n the OCD spectrum are able to co-op the disorder for themselves without actually having the disorder. i notice many of you who answered did say you struggle with OCD in your daily lives and/or take a medication to help you with your disorder, please know this is not directed toward any of you. less