OCD vs Liking Things Neat - The Differences

2025-08-26

We’ve all heard people say, “I’m so OCD about my closet” or “I’m OCD about my desk.” But here’s the truth: liking things neat is a preference, not a disorder. In this episode, I break down the real difference between enjoying organization and living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.We’ll talk about what OCD actually is — the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions — and how it can seriously interfere with daily life, relationships, and even something as simple as leaving the house. And we’ll look at why casually using “OCD” as sho...

We’ve all heard people say, “I’m so OCD about my closet” or “I’m OCD about my desk.” But here’s the truth: liking things neat is a preference, not a disorder. In this episode, I break down the real difference between enjoying organization and living with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

We’ll talk about what OCD actually is — the cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions — and how it can seriously interfere with daily life, relationships, and even something as simple as leaving the house. And we’ll look at why casually using “OCD” as shorthand for tidiness waters down the reality of a serious, often painful mental health condition.

If you’ve ever wondered where the line is between quirks and a disorder, this episode will set the record straight.

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