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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Course modified date: 8 Jul 2022
Learn what OCD is, the thoughts and behaviour of those with the condition, and how to help manage it. This course is suitable for everyone.

Introduction
Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder of the brain and behaviour. OCD causes severe anxiety in those affected. OCD involves both obsessions and compulsions that take a lot of time and get in the way of important activities the person values.
Obsessions
Obsessions are thoughts or images that occur repeatedly and are perceived to be outside of the person's control. 
Individuals with OCD do not want to have these thoughts and find them disturbing. Obsessions are typically accompanied by intense and uncomfortable feelings such as fear, disgust, doubt, or a feeling that things have to be done in a way that is perfect.
Compulsions
These are repetitive behaviours that a person uses in an effort to make their obsessions go away.  

People with OCD realise that this is only a temporary solution but, without a better way to cope, they rely on the compulsion as a temporary rescue.

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