What Is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder causes unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or repeated behaviors (compulsions) or both.

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Disturbing, intrusive ideas or urges like fear of germs, contamination, violence, or taboo topics.

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Repetitive actions like excessive cleaning, checking, arranging, counting to ease anxiety from obsessions.

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Even knowing these thoughts and actions are unreasonable, many feel powerless to stop them.

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Fear of harming others, needing things “just right”, or distressed by unwanted sexual/religious thoughts.

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Repeated hand washing, checking locks, touching objects, counting steps or following strict routines.

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These thoughts or behaviors can take up time, cause stress, interfere with work, relationships.

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Consult Dr. Sanjay Jain

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What Is OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder causes unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or repeated behaviors (compulsions) or both.

Disturbing, intrusive ideas or urges like fear of germs, contamination, violence, or taboo topics.

Obsessions Defined

Repetitive actions like excessive cleaning, checking, arranging, counting to ease anxiety from obsessions.

Compulsions Explained

Even knowing these thoughts and actions are unreasonable, many feel powerless to stop them.

Realising It’s Excessive

Fear of harming others, needing things “just right”, or distressed by unwanted sexual/religious thoughts.

Common Obsession Themes

Repeated hand washing, checking locks, touching objects, counting steps or following strict routines.

Common Compulsive Actions

These thoughts or behaviors can take up time, cause stress, interfere with work, relationships.

When It Disrupts Life

Consult Dr. Sanjay Jain