Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Obsessions, Compulsions, and Treatment
What it is OCD involves: Obsessions: unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety (e.g., contamination, harm, doubts, “just-right” feelings, taboo or religious themes). Compulsions: repetitive behaviors or mental rituals done to reduce anxiety or prevent something bad (washing,…