Author: Max Engel

Editor’s Note: Before reading this piece, it is recommended that you read Max’s first piece, “Living with OCD“, for important context. Going to a yeshiva program in Israel is an exciting step many people take after high school. I went to yeshiva in 2017-2018 and gained a lot from it. However, the mistake I made Read More …

“Sorry, I’m a little OCD and like to keep my room clean.” “Woah, why are you being so OCD; who cares if your desk is neat or not?” “I like to eat with a napkin because I’m OCD when it comes to messy food.” This is what I used to think obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was, Read More …