Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Abstract

• constant intrusive, unwanted thoughts or mental images • washing hands often • cleaning clothes, house or belongings a lot • putting things in a particular order • counting, repeating words, tapping or praying • checking things – door locks, appliances, taps • feeling you have to do things over and over again to make sure • constantly asking people for reassurance • having routines and rituals that you have to follow every day • being aware that your thoughts are irrational but being unable to stop the thinking.