Symptoms and examples of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
                     Symptoms and 
examples of 
Obsessive-Compulsive 
Disorder
What is OCD?
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD
• Obsessive – a pattern of undesirable fear 
and thought
• Compulsive – leading to repetitive 
actions and behaviour
• Effects daily functioning and causes 
distress
Symptoms of obsession
• Always want things in symmetry and order
• Fearing dirt and contamination
• Thoughts of losing control
• Aggression, self-harm and to others
Symptoms of compulsion
• Urge to always wash and clean
• A strict schedule or routine is followed every day
• Checking everything multiple times
• Counting and following patterns while walking
Examples of obsession 
and compulsion
1. Obsession examples -
• Not touching things that someone else has touched
• Checking multiple times if the tap is closed or the door is locked
2. Compulsion example -
• Again, and again washing hands
• Repeating words and prayers silently
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