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obsessive-compulsive disorderMental disorder in which an individual experiences obsessions or compulsions, either singly or together. An obsession is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an unreasonable idea or feeling (such as of being contaminated through shaking hands with someone). A compulsion is an irresistible impulse to perform an irrational act (such as repeatedly washing the hands). The two phenomena are usually, but not always, linked in the obsessive-compulsive person. Onset of the illness has been linked to malregulation of the neurotransmitter serotonin as well as to the ill effects of high stress. obsessive-compulsive disorder [əb¦ses·iv kəm′pəl·siv dis‚ȯrd·ər] (psychology) A type of anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and unpleasant thoughts (obsessions) or repetitive, purposeful, ritualistic behaviors that the person feels driven to perform (compulsions). Abbreviated OCD. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 95) deals with the problems arising from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and provides readers with insights and skills for effectively coping, thereby enabling them to have courage, hope, and choices. In this sample, we investigated the relationship between muscle dysmorphic attributes with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating disorders as well as depression and anxiety. The protagonist, 13-year-old Calman Pulowitz, is a bundle of neuroses with symptoms of allergies, insomnia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. |
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