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A 30-year-old male asked:

Is there a brain disease/disorder associated with a song constantly playing in your head without you even thinking about it? i cant seem to get songs out of my head and its affecting my sleep and my quality of life. what can help cure/treat this?

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Dr. Andrea Gonzalez Gamez
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OCD?: Earworms or musical obsessions (also known as stuck song syndrome [SSS]) are common in the general population, but can be more pronounced and debilitating in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder . Set an appointment with your primary health care provider
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Last updated Jul 10, 2019

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