What are some particular types of ocd?

OCD examples: Obsessions(intrusive repetitive images, thoughts, impulses): fear of contamination, losing control, harm, perfectionism. Compulsions(behaviors done to reduce anxiety or to make obsessions go away): washing/cleaning, organizing, mentally or physically repeating, counting, hoarding). If these symptoms take more than 30min/day, feel excessive and bothersome, this is ocd. See to www.Ocfoundation.Org.

Guises of OCD: There are a number of common presentations of ocd as psychiatrist judith rapoport noted in her late '80's book "the boy who couldn't stop washing..." -1st book on ocd meant 4 general public. Common obsession themes: contamination; loss of control; harm 2 self/others; perfectionism; unwanted sexual thoughts; morality. Common compulsions: washing/cleaning; checking; repeating; & mental actions.

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.