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Overview, Risk Factors, Causes

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:54 am


Overview

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a debilitating disorder with the following two anxiety related essential features: obsessions (undesirable, recurrent, disturbing thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive or ritualized behaviors).

People with OCD experience unwanted obsessions, which cause anxiety. Severe anxiety produces feelings of dread, worry, fright, and apprehension (see generalized anxiety disorder [GAD]). Certain behaviors are performed compulsively in an attempt t...Read the full article

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