Check out this site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessive-compulsive_disorder
Here is a further discription of the character:
http://www.tv.com/monk/show/9130/summary.html
It would be extremely beneficial for you to watch one of the shows.
http://www.usanetwork.com/series/monk/
What are Monk's actions and behaviors in the usanetwork tv show "Monk" and what disorder(s) are they a symptom of? Is the disorder accurately represented on "Monk"?
3 answers
I had a friend forty years ago, she was compulsive. Monk reflects it to a tee. It would be easier now for her with hand wipes, and sanitizer. Those were not around in those days....she washed very frequently. The obsessive fears were similar also, small rooms, locked doors, crowds.
qbibcvce