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OCD and Related Disorders
Obsessive - compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas, or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). These repetitive behaviors can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions. Not performing the behaviors commonly causes great distress.
People with OCD have difficulty disengaging from the obsessive thoughts or stopping the compulsive actions.
Disorders related to OCD include:
- Hoarding disorder: Collecting too many items, resulting in clutter that is distressing and interferes with daily life
- Body dysmorphic disorder (body dysmorphia): Excessive worry over one's appearance
- Body-focused repetitive behaviors: Like excoriation (skin - picking) disorder and trichotillomania (hair - pulling disorder)
