Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Do You Recognize the Signs of OCD?
Dr. Angela Hanford
“Did I leave the stove on?” ”Did I lock the door” “Did the garage door go down?” “Did I turn the flat iron off?” These are not uncommon thoughts, so when do they cross the line into an obsession? When do people develop an uncontrollable urge to do certain behaviors, such as turning the car around during their morning commute to check the flat iron every morning? What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) (APA, 2013). As the name suggests, OCD is diagnosed when someone has obsessions and/or compulsions that interfere significantly with life or are...
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