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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
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Overview
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder in which you have thoughts (obsessions) and rituals (compulsions) over and over. They interfere with your life, but you cannot control or stop them.
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