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What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which you have thoughts (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions) over and over. They interfere with your life, but you cannot control or stop them.

What causes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

The cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is unknown. Factors such as genetics, brain biology and chemistry, and your environment may play a role.

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  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which you have thoughts (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions) ...
  2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Test What is an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) test? An obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) test can help you find out if ...
  3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by features called obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive ... neurosis Obsessive-compulsive neurosis OCD Genetic Testing Registry: Obsessive-compulsive disorder ... National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) ClinicalTrials.gov ...
  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations ( ...
  5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) among Adults From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    An overview of statistics for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is often a long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions), and behaviors (compulsions) that ...
  6. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) From the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health)  
    Learn about obsessive-compulsive disorder, including signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments and therapies, and links to other resources to learn more.
  7. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by an inability to resist or stop continuous, abnormal thoughts or ...
  8. OCPD has some of the same symptoms as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). People with OCD have unwanted thoughts, while ... PM, Oldfield VB, Carter N. The association between obsessive compulsive ... compulsive personality disorder: prevalence and clinical ...
  9. This brochure provides information on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) including signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment options such as psychotherapy and medication.
  10. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... actions don’t actually make sense. Learn about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children.
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