Concept
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Anxiety Disorders
"Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves persistent, distressing thoughts and repetitive rituals used to reduce the anxiety those thoughts produce. Compulsions such as repeated hand washing, checking, counting, or arranging may provide temporary relief but interfere with daily life. The disorder differs from ordinary habits because the rituals are distressing, excessive, and difficult to control."
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