Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not a disorder to take lightly.
His family, however, was incredibly supportive.
He said, “Thankfully, my parents accepted all of my quirks and differences.
I have the best family everyone shows me nothing but love, support, and strength.
The plurality of “disorders” relates to Mandel’s other diagnosis attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
According toEveryday Health, he talks about his OCD both as a child and as an adult.
He further explains that his thoughts are impacted, too.
In this autobiography, the host and judge also explained how he got diagnosed as an adult.
Before his diagnosis, he would always call his mysterious way of thinking and doing things Howie.
To him, it was synonymous with him, so it had to be named after him.
Sadly, I could do that for only a few minutes at a time.”
Understanding this is paramount, as comparing yourself to others or overthinking your condition can lead to it worsening.
