Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Excessive handwashing or fear of contamination?

Compulsive checking such as checking if doors are locked or devices are turned off?

Feelings of intense anxiety or distress?

Repeating words in your head?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a relatively common mental health disorder, and is one of the top ten leading causes of disability. It is well studied, diagnosable, and treatable.

- Fear of deliberately harming yourself or others
- Fear of accidentally harming yourself or others
- Fear of becoming contaminated by disease, infection, or substance
- Intense need for symmetry and/or order

- Cleaning and/or hand washing
- Checking door locks, looking behind you, and/or making sure devices are turned off
- Counting “things”, or repeating words
- Hoarding “things”