What is the difference between bad habits & obsessive compulsive behavior?

Possible OCP or OCD?: Habits are behaviors that we do automatically without thinking. They can change only when the person realizes that it is a problem and is willing to replace it with something positive. Neatness is good, however, if a person cannot leave home without cleaning for hours, it may be ocp(obsessive compulsive personality). This is distinct from ocd, which is a medical problem and needs rx with an md.

Very different: Good question! "ocd" has almost become a household expression for simply worrying or caring a lot about something. But, statistically, obsessive -compulsive disorder occurs in only about 1-2% of the population. The disorder has two major components: intrusive and inappropriate thoughts (not worries about real-life problems), and repetitive behaviors aimed at preventing or reducing distress.