What is OCD

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What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? OCD is a neurobiological disorder defined by recurrent unwelcome thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behavior (compulsions) that OCD sufferers feel driven to perform. People with OCD know that their obsessions or compulsions are excessive or irrational, yet they have little or no control over them. Compulsions: Repeated behaviors (hand washing, checking, putting things in order) or mental acts (repetitive or excessive praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the individual feels absolutely compelled to do in order to alleviate his/her anxiety. Obsessions: Recurring and persistent thoughts, impulses or images that are intrusive and unwanted, which cause extreme anxiousness and distress and seem impossible to ignore, suppress or dismiss. More Facts… · OCD is the 4^th most common neurobiological illness. It affects people of all ages, gender, and ethnicity. Onset typically occurs before the age of 18. Sufferers may try to keep it hidden for many years. · 1 in 40 adults, and 1 in 200 children are afflicted with OCD. Approximately 8 million people in the US have OCD. · Impairment ranges from mild to severe and symptoms may become disabling. OCD can rob sufferers of countless hours of their life and productivity. People with OCD may become demoralized or depressed. Hospitalization may become necessary. · The emotional and economic costs of OCD to the individual and society can be staggering – literally billions of dollars on a national level. · In spite of the hardships of living with OCD, many individuals CAN continue to function despite symptoms. For more in depth information

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