Obsessed — Season 1, Episode 9: Mandi & Mora
Documentary • 43 min • 2 seasons, 21 episodes • ★ 6.0/10
Episode synopsis
Mandi is a costume designer for a TV series, but she doesn't have hair. Mandi began pulling her hair out when she was nine and she wears wigs. Her ability to hide her bald patches only increases her pulling episodes. Meanwhile, Mora constantly brushes her teeth. Her eating habits are also influenced by the damage certain foods could potentially do to her teeth. If her anxiety is raised, she'll call her dentist to schedule an emergency appointment, which has resulted in 8 root canals in the last several years. Mora's OCD contributed to her impending divorce and she fears that if she doesn't gain control over it soon, it could negatively impact her 7-year-old daughter.
About Obsessed
"Obsessed" offers an honest and unflinching look at a difficult subject: extreme anxiety disorders. It explores the world of individuals suffering from such mental illnesses as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and hoarding, as well as the effects their illness has on their family and friends. Each participant undergoes a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that exposes the sources of their fears in an attempt to manage them.