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Can anyone help me figure out if this is addiction or an ocd thing?

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Coexisting: Ocd and addiction are frequently coexisting and overlap so it can be hard to tell which is primary. Ocd and other anxiety can lead to addiction but the reverse is also possible. Seek a good assessment.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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