Seven of the Differences Between Compulsions and Obsessions

  The differences between compulsions and obsessions outline the clinical profile of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This disorder ranks fourth among the most frequent mental disorders in the world, according to a publication in the journal, Medicentro Electrónica. OCD is a complex and sometimes serious condition, as it alters the sufferer’s way of thinking and behavior. Fortunately, there are effective strategies available to treat it. Obsessive thoughts and the compulsion itself and its associated rituals are phenomena that the patient can’t control. There are several types of OCD. They all involve impulsive behaviors that significantly affect the sufferer’s life. Indeed, they…