Table 2 Themes and sub-themes following thematic analysis
From: Living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): a South African narrative
| Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
| Realisation of OCD | Feeling more alike than different |
| Recognising something’s wrong | |
| Coming to terms with OCD | |
| Disruptions to daily life | Disruptions in sleep and rest |
| Disruptions to leisure activities and hobbies | |
| Disruptions to productivity | |
| Managing the disruptions to daily life | Perceived social support |
| Coping strategies |