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Obsessive compulsive disorder
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Long term anxiety disorder causing recurring thoughts and repetitive activities
Symptoms may include constant hand washing, hoarding, sexual impulsions, an obsession for symmetry and order, and more
Symptoms usually begin in childhood or early adulthood and may develop during pregnancy in some women
Cause unknown
Cannot be spread from person to person
Affects males and females
Can occur at any age
May be mild and easily managed to severe and disabling
Treatments
Avoid alcohol and drugs
Keep a list of things that trigger your symptoms
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