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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions. A person may have both obsessions and compulsions.

Source:ADAM

Date:February 6, 2008

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is currently classified as an anxiety disorder marked by the recurrence of intrusive or disturbing thoughts, impulses, images or ideas (obsessions) accompanied by repeated attempts to suppress these thoughts through the performance of certain irrational and ritualistic behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). The obsessions and compulsions take up large amounts of the patient's time (an hour or longer every day) and usually cause significant emotional distress for the patient and difficulties in his or her relationships with others.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It can trap you in a cycle of unwanted thoughts and behaviors.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

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Obssessive-Compulsive Disorder

Mental illness characterized by the recurrence of intrusive, anxiety-producing thoughts (obsessions) accompanied by repeated attempts to suppress these thoughts through the performance of certain irrational, often ritualistic, behaviors (compulsions). Obsessive-compulsive disorder is classified as a mental illness, and is characterized by the recurrence of intrusive, anxiety-producing thoughts (obsessions).

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence

Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)You don’t have to live with OCD. Treatment and your own efforts can offer hope for a healthier, happier life.

Source:StayWell

Date:August 14, 2003

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by distressing repetitive thoughts, impulses, or images that are intense, frightening, absurd, or unusual. These thoughts are followed by ritualized actions that are usually bizarre and irrational.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is the experience of prolonged, excessive worry about circumstances in one ' s life.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

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