"Rapoport showed there was a neurological basis for OCD and it was far more common than previously believed, perhaps affecting as much as 2% of the population."
"I thought I was the only person touching things, lining them up, tens, maybe hundreds of times a day... And then I read Judy Rapoport's book and the shame was washed away."
"By writing the book, she reduced the stigma for these people. These were tortured souls, Rapoport said. If my work alleviated just part of their pain then it was not wasted time."
Judith Rapoport, a child psychiatrist, passed away at 92 and is recognized for raising awareness of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Her book, The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Washing, published in 1989, was pivotal in educating the public about OCD, revealing its neurological basis and prevalence, affecting up to 2% of the population. Rapoport's research debunked myths linking OCD to strict upbringing and showed it could be treated with medication. Her double-blind trial led to FDA approval of clomipramine for OCD treatment, significantly reducing stigma and helping those affected feel less isolated.
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