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What is ocd and how do you know if you have it to some degree.?
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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 12/27/2018
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Ocd: Obsessive compulsive d/o is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted & repeated thoughts, feeling, ideas, sensation (obsession), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsion).
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