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Symptoms of Obsessive compulsive disorder

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) affects people differently, but usually causes a particular pattern of thought and behaviour. This pattern has four main steps: obsession – where an unwanted, intrusive and often distressing thought, image or urge repeatedly enters your mind anxiety – the obsession provokes a feeling of intense anxiety or distress compulsion – repetitive behaviours or mental acts that you feel driven to perform as a result of the anxiety and distress caused by the obsession temporary relief – the compulsive behaviour brings temporary relief from anxiety, but the obsession and anxiety soon return, causing the cycle to begin again