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Characteristic Symptoms<\/h2>\n

The Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders are characterized by recurrent thoughts (obsessions) or rituals (compulsions) that people feel they cannot control.<\/p>\n

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OBSESSIONS<\/h5>\n

Obsessions are persistent thoughts that one recognizes as intrusive and inappropriate and that result in marked distress. Common obsessions include fear of germs or contamination, unwanted forbidden or taboo thoughts involving sex, religion, and harm, aggressive thoughts towards others or self, and thoughts of needing to have things symmetrical or in a perfect order.<\/p>\n

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COMPULSIONS<\/h5>\n

Compulsions are rituals that are performed to try to prevent or stop the anxiety related to the obsessions. For instance, an individual with this type of disorder may be obsessed with germs and dirt, constantly fearful of contamination. In an attempt to deal with his fear, he washes his hands over and over, hundreds of times throughout the day. Most people with this condition recognize that what they are doing is senseless, but they cannot stop.<\/p>\n

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Types of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders<\/h2>\n

A diagnosis of OCD requires the presence of obsessional thoughts and\/or compulsions that are time-consuming (more than one hour a day), cause significant distress, and impair work or social functioning.<\/p>\n

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OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)<\/h5>\n

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by unwanted and disturbing thoughts, images, or urges (obsessions) that cause anxiety or discomfort, which the individual then tries to reduce by engaging in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).<\/p>\n

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BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER<\/h5>\n

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterized by obsessional thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in one\u2019s appearance. The individual may feel so ashamed and anxious because of the \u201cflaw\u201d that they avoid social situations.<\/p>\n

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HOARDING DISORDER<\/h5>\n

Hoarding Disorder is a persistent difficulty parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of discarding items, resulting in an excessive accumulation of items.<\/p>\n

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TRICHOTILLOMANIA<\/h5>\n

Trichotillomania is characterized by recurrent, irresistible urges to pull hair from the scalp, eyebrows, or other areas of your body, despite trying to stop.<\/p>\n

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EXCORIATION DISORDER<\/h5>\n

Excoriation Disorder, also called Dermatillomania, is characterized by repeated, compulsive picking at one\u2019s own skin causing lesions.<\/p>\n

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