OCD - Response to Channel 4's Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners.

Video Description

This is a video in response to the new series on Channel 4, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners. This programme has misrepresented OCD, and stereotyped the disorder, something OCD sufferers, OCD-UK and other organisations have tried to overcome for many years. The initial programme only featured one individual with OCD, but with constant references to OCD, and quotes such as 'The OCD Team', Channel 4 have seriously overlooked the effects of this programme. OCD is not about enjoying cleaning. You do not WANT to clean because you like it, it's something you feel you HAVE to do in some cases or something bad will happen or because you want to reduce anxiety. I have included the tweets that were posted on Wednesday night, during and after the broadcast. Some horrified me, with references to wanting this disorder that can ruin lives. There are also tweets from sufferers OCD and others who stating the truth about OCD. Through this video I intend to get the message through that Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners is NOT about OCD! It is a cleaning programme where people who like to clean, clean. If I can get this through then hopefully it will help rectify some of the damage this problem seems to have already caused. OCD IS NOT A CLEANING DISORDER. It is far more complex. Please follow the links at the end of the video if you want more information on OCD, also if your interested in following the process of the documentary. Thank you for watching. Claire.