Beyond trivialization and misunderstanding the realities of people experiencing OCD ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder OCD affects millions of people worldwide and looms large in popular culture for instance when people quip about being so OCD. However this sometimes has little relation to the actual experiences of people diagnosed with the disorder. In The World of ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder Dana Fennell explores the lives of people who have OCD giving us fresh insight into a highly misunderstood trivialized and sometimes stigmatized mental disorder that has no surefire cure. Drawing primarily on interviews with people who have OCD Fennell shows us the diversity of ways the disorder manifests when and why people come to perceive themselves as having a problem what treatment options they pursue and how they make sense of and manage their lives. From those who have obsessions about their sexuality and relationships to those who check repeatedly to make sure they have not caused harm she sheds light on the hopes expectations and difficulties that people with OCD encounter. Fennell reveals how people cope in the face of this misunderstood disorder including how they manage the barriers they face in the workplace and society. An eyeopening read The World of ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder encourages us to consider empathize with and take steps to improve the lives of people with mental health issues.