EVEN THOUGH OCD HAS never been more visible in the media, you shouldn't necessarily expect everyone you know to understand the particulars of the disorder. It seems as if there are more conditions and diseases now than ever! In the past forty years or so, many new maladies have emerged and many other conditions have been identified, particularly among children. This chapter discusses the information out there, the misconceptions people might have about OCD, and how you can deal with both.