Over the last few years, I've noticed a subgenre of reality television shows: several of them feature individuals diagnosed with specific mental illnesses. Obsessed on A&E features individuals with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
Hoarders on A&E and Hoarding: Buried Alive on TLC both feature individuals who have what might be considered a subtype or symptom of OCD or Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder.
Next week, I'll let you know what I think of these shows. But for this week:
Do you watch these shows? What do you think of the people who decide to be featured, and what do you think of the therapists? Which shows do you think are the best? Are there any you hate?:
