That wasn't the mental illness I had envisioned for myself, I thought. She gave me a book called The OCD Workbook. I resonated with the examples shared in the book, but I never saw her again.

The accounts shared are relatable, highlighting the book's purpose. "As a devil's bargain, OCD will give perfection, but it will take your soul" (Alcée, 2024). This book does not glorify OCD.

Treatment for OCD can be delivered through outpatient therapy, via an intensive outpatient therapy program (IOP), or at a residential treatment center. Some people can also benefit from self-help in ...