Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

What is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly termed OCD, is the title given to the condition in which the person develops intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses (e.g., obsessions), usually alongside associated compulsive behaviors. OCD is a treatable disorder that can affect both males and females of all ages.

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An obsession develops when a thought, image, or impulse repeatedly comes to mind, disrupting other thoughts and mental focus. These thoughts tend to be distressing and can lead to an anxiety response. An individual with OCD usually feels an overwhelming need to reduce their anxiety resulting from these obsessions and therefore engages in compensatory compulsive mental acts or behavior (s).

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A compulsion is a behavior that a person feels compelled to act upon to engage in to reduce or relieve the distress their obsessive thoughts are causing them. Often people with OCD believe that the consequences of not acting on their thoughts will result in negative outcome(s), which are usually disproportionate to reality; we call this “Magical Thinking.”