What is OCD? | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Explained vs OCPD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that traps people in a cycle of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions can be distressing images or urges, while compulsions are actions performed to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsessions. While everyone has occasional intrusive thoughts or repetitive behaviors, OCD becomes a diagnosable condition when these obsessions and compulsions are time-consuming and significantly inter