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Obsessive-compulsive Disorder Individuals with this disorder have obsessions (i.e., recurrent, persistent, and intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety or distress) that they try to suppress and neutralize and/or compulsions (i.e., repetitive behaviors) that they feel driven to perform in an attempt to prevent distress or some dreaded event. The person has recognized at some point that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive and unreasonable. Some Examples of Obsessions and Compulsions
Among _____________________________________________________ Thought or
Behavior
Percentage Reporting Obsessions (repetitive thoughts) Concerns with dirt, germs, or toxins 40 Something terrible happening 24 Symmetry, order, exactness 17 Compulsions (repetitive behaviors) Excessive hand-washing, bathing, tooth brushing, or grooming 85 Repeating rituals (e.g., in/out of door, up/down steps) 51 Checking doors, locks, appliances, car brake, homework 46
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