Hi, I'm new to this forum. I'd like to learn more about OCD from people who have it ideally. I have googled this, but I feel like the information I found to be to vague.

1) Are the symptoms of OCD the same or different for everyone?

2) Does OCD range in severity like depression does? If so, what is the range?

3) Does it cause you to repeat yourself all the time?

4) What things do you feel you need to do that you can't control? Do rituals or repeating certain things help calm you down?

5) What are the main symptoms of OCD? What are your symptoms?

6) Does it bother or annoy people at work, your family, or your friends?

7) Is it noticeable?

8) Can you control it or not?

9) Are you getting help for it or not? If no, why not?

10) What triggers it for you?

I'd appreciate it if any of those questions can be answered.

Especially questions related to wether or not you can control your OCD or not and what triggers it. Also, what does OCD cause you to do? And if has affected your relationships or job.

I'm not looking down on people with OCD. As I said, I'm trying to learn more about it. I'd appreciate any answers.