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Hi doctors. how do i know if i have an anxiety or ocd condition?
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Anxiety vs OCD: Obsessive compulsive Disorder involves unrealistic thoughts/ fear that the person may or may not realize is unreasonable &/or repetitive behaviors.Anxiety symptoms can include feeling nervous or irritable, muscle tension (especially in neck, shoulders & back), poor quality or minimal sleep, lack of concentration & easy fatiguability. Lump in throat or butterfly in stomach sensation can occur.
Answered 6/22/2014
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