At the age of 30, after years of improper treatment and a lifelong tug-o-war with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Ethan’s world came crashing down as OCD completely took over.

Bedridden in his parent’s guest bedroom, unable to move or even feed himself, things looked very grim. But after extensive research by his parents and FINALLY finding the right treatment (only 20 minutes away from his house), Ethan embarked on a long and arduous journey to put OCD in its place once and for all.

But that’s only half the story. Through Ethan’s story, you’ll learn about the all-too-common problem of the disconnect between diagnosis and proper treatment, what real OCD looks like, the stigma surrounding OCD, and ways you can advocate to continue to spread awareness in an effort to reduce stigma and educate.