Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obessive compulsive disorder is a common misspelling of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an illness that causes persistent, unwelcome thoughts or images, or the urgent need to engage in certain rituals. People with this disorder may be obsessed with germs or dirt, and wash their hands over and over. Treatment for this condition often involves a combination of medications and behavioral therapy. Depression or other anxiety disorders may accompany obsessive-compulsive disorder.
(Click Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for more information about this disease, including its possible causes, symptoms, and treatment options. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for more information.)
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