Have you ever done something and thought to yourself, "that's so OCD?" In this riveting talk, Samantha delves into what it's really like to live with OCD and the advantages it brings to her life.

Samantha Pena is a twenty three year old graduate from the University of Toronto where she concurrently completed a major in mathematics, two minors in philosophy and history and her Bachelors of Education. Her passion for teaching brought her to Trinity College School in Port Hope Ontario, where she is currently a faculty intern and a part time math teacher. Samantha believes in leading an active and healthy lifestyle, in her spare time she enjoys finding the balance between work and relaxation and regularly practices yoga. Samantha is also a disciplined aerial silks artist who is captivated by the circus and how it seamlessly combines both strength and beauty.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx