'My OCD symptoms started when I was eleven. I was washing my hands so excessively I left droplets of blood wherever I went'

"Having lived with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder since the age of 11, David Monaghan sought to shatter stereotypes and educate the general public about the disorder by writing a play."

"It started when I was young, about seven. I washed my hands again and again until the skin on my knuckles cracked and bled. This is how Daniel Lanigan, the main character in a play I co-wrote based on my experience with OCD, describes first encountering their symptoms."

David Monaghan, who has dealt with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) since age 11, has co-written a play to educate the public and dismantle stereotypes surrounding the disorder. The main character, Daniel Lanigan, recounts his encounter with OCD symptoms from a young age, illustrating the intense struggle and the painful experiences that often accompany the condition. The play serves as a platform to raise awareness and foster understanding about OCD in a society that often mischaracterizes it.

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