Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive, distressing, repetitive thoughts and related compulsions. Compulsions are tasks or "rituals" which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. Performing these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic anxiety disorder most commonly characterized by obsessive, distressing, repetitive thoughts and related compulsions. Compulsions are tasks or "rituals" which attempt to neutralize the obsessions. Performing these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.
