There are many anxiety disorders that make people act irrationally. One of these disorders is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also known as the "disease of doubt." (Mueller p.26) This is because the sufferer cannot rely on what is possible or what will happen in any given situation. OCD is different from other anxiety disorders because the individual is focused more on fear and avoidance of specific thoughts or ideas, as opposed to other anxiety disorders. People that have been diagnosed with OCD are suffering from repetitious obsessions (persistent ideas, thoughts and impulses) or compulsions (repetitive behaviors and mental acts) that try and reduce anxiety. Often, rituals are performed. These are repeated actions which the victim displays. For a moment the sufferer feels relief but is not yet satisfied. They feel if they do not continue with the rituals something horrible will happen to them or their loved ones. This person knows these thoughts are illogical, but continues......
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