In the past people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) would be described as eccentric, but today the nature of the problem is better understood. The compulsive thoughts and actions that characterize this mental health condition range in severity. Some people with OCD might find it an irritant while people with an abundance of obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms can feel heavily stigmatized and develop other issues in conjunction. Do you know anyone or even have you been diagnosed with OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental illness. It's made up of two parts: obsessions and compulsions. People may experience obsessions, compulsions, or both, and they cause a lot of distress. Obsessions are unwanted and repetitive thoughts, urges, or images that don't go away. OCD is a blanket mental disorder, which is characterized by these symptoms. If any of these symptoms affects your everyday life to the point that it becomes hard to function, you may have OCD. Here are the symptoms associated with OCD. Which ones are you familiar with as symptoms of this disorder?

These famous people have all been either quite vocal about living with OCD, or thought to have OCD. Which ones did you know had or may have had OCD?