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   What is OCD & why is it a problem?

   • OCD is a common condition. It causes persistent disturbing thoughts and compulsive rituals that attempt to ease anxiety. The rituals become consuming and interrupt daily life. Stressful events may trigger the OCD episodes or make them worse. You may or may not have insight into the irrational thoughts or behaviors.

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   What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

   • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress.

   Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Symptoms and causes

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   Is OCD a personality disorder?

   • OCPD is a personality disorder that causes an extensive preoccupation with perfectionism, organization and control. People with OCD are usually aware that their obsessions and compulsions are problematic and accept that they need professional help to treat the condition.

   OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder): Symptoms & Treatment

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › obsessiveObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - Symptoms and causes

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress.

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   OCD is a disorder that causes uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that interfere with daily life. Learn about the signs, risk factors, and options for treatment from the National Institute of Mental Health.

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   Aug 23, 2021 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which people experience unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, images, or sensations (obsessions) and engage in behaviors or...

   • People with OCD frequently also experience another form of mental illness. About three-quarters of adults with OCD are diagnosed, at some point in...
   • Sometimes stress from a life-changing event such as death or divorce or abuse can set off compulsive behavior . The symptoms can be obsessive or co...
   • In some children, a streptococcal infection precedes the sudden development or worsening of OCD symptoms, a condition called pediatric autoimmune n...

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   Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions).

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   What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common anxiety disorder. It causes unreasonable thoughts, fears, or worries. A person with OCD tries to manage these thoughts through rituals. Frequent disturbing thoughts or images are called obsessions.

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   Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental and behavioral disorder in which an individual has intrusive thoughts (an obsession) and feels the need to perform certain routines (compulsions) repeatedly to relieve the distress caused by the obsession, to the extent where it impairs general function.

8. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Cleveland Clinic

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   Dec 14, 2022 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition in which you have frequent unwanted thoughts that cause you to perform repetitive behaviors. Treatment for OCD usually involves psychotherapy and medication. The sooner OCD is diagnosed and treated, the better the outlook.