Now for over 30 years. So performing on stage and screen is part of the course. But it is a journey ive done with a constant, unwelcome companion. I love myjob, i love being an actor, but its a real struggle because i suffer from a condition called ocd, obsessive compulsive disorder. For me, that means i can obsess about anything, from a stain on a page of paper to the fear ill injure myself from simply sitting down. Its not exactly helpful when youre trying to do yourjob. There are Tens Of Thousands Battling Ocd in wales alone. Im off to meet some of them, to see how it is taking over their lives, and how theyre fighting back. Deon gorle lives with his family near carmarthen. Hes had ocd for most of his life. For him, his ocd is particularly painful. Hes overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts that his family will come to harm. Shes gorgeous whatever you do, dont fall backwards. Why are you doing these compulsions, deon . What will happen . Its an overbearing feeling that something bad will