OCD:
Obsession Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or commonly known as OCD affects every 1 in 50 adults in the United States and twice that many have had OCD at one point in their life. OCD is a mental disorder in which there is a problem with information processing and an anxiety problem. 4
OCD is essentially an anxiety problem that causes people to be stuck in a state of habit, compulsion and repeating thoughts and behaviors, obsession. Some behaviors and habits cause by OCD may be disabling and may cause the person unable to function in everyday life. Probably the most known instance of OCD by the public is the fear of dirt or germs, in causing the individual to wash their hands many times a day and for long periods of time after touching something and/or something.2
Another common symptom everyone seems to have is the appearance of unwanted or bad thoughts. Examples would be like if you see your boss driving off and you think, "I hope they get in an......
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