i literally learned just about everything i know about ocd from john green's book turtles all the way down (which i could not recommend enough !!) and from this one twenty one pilots fanfic i used to be obsessed with. the author actually has ocd (among other conditions) + https://twitter.com/shiraisinspired/status/1305226398387310592

+ and honestly the fic became a way for me to learn about ocd and schizo affective disorder. the author wrote about her own experiences so vividly and i was able to talk to her and i have so much respect to every single person dealing with ocd (and schizo affective) all because +

+ this one fan took the time to write such an educating fanfic lol

if you don't know anything about ocd (like actual ocd, not the quirky cute ocd the media shows) check out this thread! i can also link you the fic if you want!