Overview

• Combs used his Aug. 18 appearance on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert to describe primarily obsessional OCD driven by intrusive thoughts and mental rituals rather than visible compulsions.
• He said the condition can dominate daily life, estimating it can occupy over 90% of a day, and he rejected the idea that it provides any professional advantage.
• Combs was diagnosed at 21 after starting therapy in high school, where he was initially told he had generalized anxiety.
• He said ongoing therapy remains central to his care and that preventive steps, including removing gluten and leaning on parenting routines, have helped reduce symptoms over time.
• A YouTube clip of the conversation drew praise from fans for his openness, drawing attention to a less visible OCD presentation that is not classified as a separate diagnosis in the DSM-5.