About 4 million Americans have some form of anxiety disorder, much like some of the characters in As Good As It Gets. In this essay I will go over each of the main characters mental disorders and how they are noticed throughout the movie.
Melvin had OCD throughout the entire movie. His doctor diagnosed him with OCD at one point in the movie. Besides being diagnosed, Melvin showed many obvious signs of OCD. For example, Melvin would never step on cracks in the side walk and he would always have to tap his foot a certain way before he put on his shoes. Melvin ate at the same restaurant everyday, sat at the same table, and had to have the same waitress serve him. Melvin showed signs of OCD by wearing gloves constantly and avoiding physical
Melvin had OCD throughout the entire movie. His doctor diagnosed him with OCD at one point in the movie. Besides being diagnosed, Melvin showed many obvious signs of OCD. For example, Melvin would never step on cracks in the side walk and he would always have to tap his foot a certain way before he put on his shoes. Melvin ate at the same restaurant everyday, sat at the same table, and had to have the same waitress serve him. Melvin showed signs of OCD by wearing gloves constantly and avoiding physical