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Need expert help here. what are signs of obsessive compulsive disorder?
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Fear of consequences: Of not doing things in a very specific way. The saying "step on a crack break your mother's back" is an example. If you could not tolerate the possibility of stepping on a crack thinking it could actually cause harm. People with ocd would not be able to tolerate stepping on a crack and would avoid it at all costs.
Answered 12/28/2013
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