Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing

Excessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
 
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.

OCD often centers on themes such as a fear of germs or the need to arrange objects in a specific manner. Symptoms usually begin gradually and vary throughout life.
 
Treatment includes talk therapy, medication or both.
 


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