What is OCD

OCD is condition characterized by persistent intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a dreaded event.

These obsessions and compulsions can get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress.

Symptoms of OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder usually includes both obsessions and compulsions. But it’s also possible to have only obsession symptoms or only compulsion symptoms.

• Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that repeatedly enter a person’s mind
• These thoughts can be irrational
• Common obsessions include fears of contamination, worries about harm coming to oneself or others, a need for symmetry or order, or intrusive taboo thoughts.

• Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals feel driven to perform usually in response to their obsessve thoughts.
• These behaviors are aimed at reducing the anxiety or distress caused by the obsessions, or preventing a feared outcome.
• Compulsions are often excessive, time-consuming.
• Examples of compulsions include excessive hand washing, checking locks multiple times, counting or repeating certain words, or arranging objects in a specific order.
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