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Things to remember when dealing with obsessions and compulsions
Things to remember when dealing with obsessions and compulsions
• Compulsions are things that a person does repeatedly; obsessions are things that a person thinks
repeatedly. These occur in obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD).
• Repeated hand washing and checking are the commonest types of compulsion.
• Although OCD is not very common, the disorder causes a lot of distress and disability.
• Simple counselling techniques and antidepressant medicines can help most people suffering from OCD.
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