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Will a hospital admit me if my ocd is out of control and causing me not to eat i can't see my doctor until 3 weeks cause she's at new office ?

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OCD hospitalization: Not withstanding any diagnosed conditions such as OCD, hospitalization has to be considered for life-endangering consequences of not eating or restricting fluids.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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