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Is it possible for bad ocd to cause mood swings? some days i can controls my thoughts and other days something sets it off and it gets bad for a week

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Dr. Laura Davies answered

Tell your doc: There may be more going on. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 8/26/2016

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