What’s Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

Did you know that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness? It causes different symptoms, like repeated and unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions.  Obsessive-compulsive disorder causes a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears, also known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also known as compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. You may try to ignore or stop your obsessions. Nonetheless, that only dramatically increases your distress and anxiety. Ultimately, you…