Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors.
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Articles on research, diagnosis, and treatment of OCD, as well as an online OCD self-test. Also includes links to OCD organizations and online resources for other anxiety disorders ...
- Category: Human anxiety disorder
- Symptoms: Sexual obsessions, Compulsive behavior, ...
- Causes: Neurotransmitter imbalance
- Treatments: Tricyclic antidepressant, Antidepressant, ...
- Risk factors: Pregnancy, Stress, ...
- Causes: Anorexia nervosa, Hypochondriasis