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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. People with OCD are besieged by thoughts, images and/or impulses which are unwanted, intrusive and involuntary (obsessions), and feel compelled to perform repetitive behavioural and mental rituals (compulsions).

These 'Speaking from Experience' video clips offer first-hand accounts from people who have experienced OCD. It was produced in partnership with the Anxiety Recover Centre.

Last Reviewed: Aug 2014

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