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Quiz: Do I Have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - OCD ?



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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at About.com
Information, support, and news on all aspects of OCD and its treatments from Dr. Ashley Walters Ingvoldstad, a board-certified psychiatrist who treats people with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Ingvoldstad provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, along with help for friends and family. A supportive Forum also is available.

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by persistant and repetitive thoughts and behaviors that are often upsetting and disruptive to a person's day-to-day life. The symptoms of OCD may range from mild to severe. Severe OCD may be chronic and disabling. Find out more about OCD and what you can do about it.


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