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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts followed by repetitive rituals such as washing, checking or counting.
How we treat it
Exposure and response prevention therapy alongside medication, with family education so rituals are not unintentionally reinforced at home.
Signs to look for
- Repeated intrusive thoughts
- Compulsive washing or checking
- Need for symmetry or order
- Hours lost to rituals each day
- Distress when rituals are prevented