Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves repeated, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the person feels driven to perform in response to the obsessions, or according to rigid rules. These thoughts and actions can be distressing, time-consuming, and interfere with daily life.
Common symptoms include:
- **Obsessions**: Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause anxiety or discomfort. For example, a fear of contamination, fear of harming others, or fear of making mistakes.
- **Compulsions**: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels compelled to perform to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions. These might include washing, checking, counting, or repeating actions until they feel "just right."
The exact cause of OCD is not fully understood but it can involve a combination of genetic, neurological, and environmental factors.
Treatment typically includes:
1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Specifically, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which helps individuals face their fears and refrain from performing compulsive behaviors.
2. Medications: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed to help reduce symptoms.
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