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what exactly is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts or ideas which are obsessions that force them to do something repetitively (compulsions). the behaviors can be washing hands, cleaning; it can interfere with a person's daily activities and social life.

people without OCD can also do such behaviors but they don't get disrupted in his/her daily life. People with OCD have unrealistic obsessions. More women are infected than men in OCD. OCD is often ignored but it can even cause depression, therefor if you think you have the symptoms of OCD than consult you doctor.


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