Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a type of mental illness. People with OCD can have either obsessive thoughts and urges or compulsive, repetitive behaviors.
Yes, s a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly
I haave a friend who is OCD.  She is unable to control either the thoughts or the activities for more than a short period of time.
These activities may include checking if door is closed or washing of hands,amongst others
Every heard of the TV Show Hoarders ?  Some OCD Peeps have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected
Sure! As an adult ,they realize some erratic and abnormal behaviors, which gets them agitated
I feel compassion for these people with OCD. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide.
a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. This often takes up more than an hour a day. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide.
The cause is unknown. There appear to be some genetic components with both identical twins more often affected than both non-identical twins. Risk factors include a history of child abuse or other stress-inducing event. Some cases have been documented to occur
Obsessive–compulsive disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which a person feels the need to perform certain routines repeatedly (called "compulsions"), or has certain thoughts repeatedly (called "obsessions"). The person is unable to control either the thoughts or activities for more than a short period of time. Common compulsions include hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such