Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
It is a mental health disorder that causes individuals to have repetitive thoughts and actions that they cannot control, leading to stress or disruption in daily life.
Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessions:
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Unwanted thoughts or images in the mind that are hard to control.
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Fear of something bad happening, such as fearing contamination or accidents.
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Worry about making mistakes or doing something incorrectly.
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Inappropriate or irrational thoughts, such as violent or sexual thoughts.
Compulsions
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Repetitive actions performed to reduce anxiety or prevent feared outcomes.
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Repeated hand washing, checking things repeatedly, or excessively organizing items.
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Repeatedly counting, saying the same words or phrases, or performing specific rituals.