Obsessive compulsive disorder is widespread but treatable

Obsessive compulsive disorder is widespread but treatable

What do David Beckham, Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande have in common? They all suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, commonly called OCD, which the National Institute of Mental Health says is a chronic, long-lasting disorder that often interferes with work, school and personal relationships. Dr. Susana Marikle, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist with a practice in Vero Beach, explains the two factors in the name. “Obsession consists of un…