Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder OCD

OCD is generally characterised by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions, such as cleaning, checking, counting, or hoarding. It is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person’s life. The individual who suffers from OCD becomes trapped in a pattern of repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are senseless and distressing but extremely difficult to overcome. OCD occurs in a spectrum from mild to severe, but if severe and left untreated, can destroy a person’s capacity to function at work, at school, or even in the home.