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Anon, I've got a similar problem- in canon, character has canonically-diagnosed OCD that's written with a lot of atypical symptoms. Been trying to work the fine line of adding in more typical symptoms (obsession with more "mundane" rituals, intrusive thoughts, etc.) without going overboard or making the character too OOC.

If it's not outing yourself, mind mentioning the name of the character? Might be able to help a bit more if we have more of an idea of what the character's "madness" is.

The Doctor. A pre-Time War incarnation, so I can't really use PTSD.

Four or Six?

Six.

I'm not sure I'd call any of the Classic Doctors 'mad'. Maybe Six, before his character development in the audio dramas.

That said, most people just call the Doctor 'mad' because they don't understand how he works or why he does what he does. It's not that he's insane, it's that his actions and values directly contradict common sense.

Oh, may I ask who your OCD character is? I always like to hear about characters with OCD, especially those whose OCD is portrayed well or unusually.

The Riddler, AKA Nygma/Nigma/Nashton depending on canon.

It also depends on canon whether or not he's actually diagnosed with it, or how well it's written, but the general consensus is that his compulsions manifest with leaving riddles to a) prove his intelligence and b) tell the truth.

Usually it's attributed to the abuse he suffered in childhood, because (again depending on canon) his father refused to believe that he was as intelligent as he is and was cheating/lying about it.

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