Jenna Ortega Opens Up About Living With OCD: 'I Do the Routine' Actress Jenna Ortega discusses her battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, detailing the rituals she follows to manage her symptoms and how her career as an actress helps her cope with the condition. Jenna Ortega has spoken about her longstanding struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which has shaped her daily routine since childhood. In a recent interview, she revealed that while she has learned to manage her symptoms, she still relies on specific rituals, such as repeating the phrase 'take care' a set number of times each day. Ortega explained that her condition manifests as an 'excess of thoughts' and that she has had to develop strategies to prevent her brain from 'running wild', including practicing meditation and mindfulness. Despite the challenges, she finds that her acting career provides a temporary respite from her intrusive thoughts, as the demands of shooting require her full concentration.