Nov 3, 2009

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by recurring, unwanted, anxiety-provoking, intrusive ideas, images, or impulses (obsessions) that may even seem silly, weird, bad, or horrible to the person experiencing them. The person also has urges (compulsions) to do ... something that will relieve the discomfort caused by the obsessions...
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Via: Merck and The Merck Manuals Online

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