Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

An obsession is an idea that a person feels forced to think about again and again. A compulsion is an action that a person feels forced to do over and over. A person who has an obsessive-compulsive disorder may find his whole life dominated by repetitive thoughts and actions. For example, if a person is constantly thinking that he has to wash his hands every 15 minutes or he’ll die from germs, he will make sure he’s always close to a sink and soap. Concentrating on keeping his hands clean doesn’t really make him happy,but it helps him cope with his strong fear of germs. [LJ] {EP}