OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is when your mind gets stuck on unwanted thoughts, and you end up doing certain behaviors over and over to try and ease those thoughts.
Common symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) include persistent, unwanted thoughts or images (obsessions) that cause significant anxiety or distress.
• Fear of contamination • Unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts • Need for symmetry, order, or exactness • Aggressive thoughts towards oneself or others
To cope with these obsessions, individuals often engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). Some common symptoms include:
• Excessive washing or cleaning. • Checking things repeatedly. • Counting or repeating words silently. • Arranging items in a specific order.
These symptoms can significantly impact daily life, causing distress and interfering with normal activities.
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