OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive compulsive disorder involves unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, images,and sensations (obsessions) and engagement in behaviors or mental acts in response to these thoughts or obsessions (compulsions).

Symptoms

Frequent disturbing intrusive thoughts, feeling, ideas or sensations (obsessions)
Repeated behaviors that one feels compelled to engage in an attempt to reduce or manage anxiety symptoms (compulsions)
Obsessions and compulsions cause emotional distress and/or impairment in functioning

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