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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Everything You Need To Know

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder commonly known as OCD is an anxiety disorder leading to obsession about something which then leads to repetitive behaviour driven out of compulsion.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, OCD
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Anurag Khare
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder commonly known as OCD is an anxiety disorder leading to obsession about something which then leads to repetitive behaviour driven out of compulsion. An individual may get obsessive or paranoid about washing hands or checking on things and more. At a heightened state the condition starts to affect day to day activities of a person thus deteriorating the quality of life. For an individua, suffering from OCD the unwanted thoughts are persistent and distressing. Many a times this also leads to OCD Depression. Although even after being aware that the obsession is unwanted and unwarranted the individual faces