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