How can OCD affect your life?
Obsessions and rituals can interfere substantially with
a regular routine of schoolwork, job, family, or social
activities. Several hours each day may be spent on
obsessive thoughts and performing seemingly senseless
rituals, making concentrating on daily activities very
difficult. People with OCD may go to great lengths to hide
their behavior, even from friends and loved ones. Left
untreated, OCD may follow a progressive course that can
become disabling.