Ocd: Ocd is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive or ruminative thoughts. Repetitious or ritualistic behaviors may also be present. The person may be very rigid in thinking. May get into number counting.
Answered 10/4/2016
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O and C: The o stands for obessions which are repetitive intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety. The c are compulsions whicj are behavioural attempts to reduce anxiety. If these developed strongly and are interfering in your life-it could be ocd.
Answered 5/14/2016
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OCD: OCD is obsessive compulsive disorder, which is comprised of obsessions (repeating unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (ritualistic behaviors to help deal with those thoughts) such as washing hands repeatedly, constantly cleaning, checking locks, and other similar behaviors. Often the emotions behind OCD are based in fear and/or anger that is unresolved and even unverbalized.
Answered 2/27/2015
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OCD: Is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that cause apprehension/fear/worry, and repetitive behaviors in attempt to reduce tension & anxiety. Examples are excess washing, cleaning, checking, hoarding, etc. Symptoms are time-consuming & cause more distress.
Answered 1/3/2016
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