Anxiety is often a significant symptom in those affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but is it an anxiety disorder? According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), obsessive-compulsive disorder is not usually categorized as an anxiety disorder, although ...
OCD stands for obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a type of anxiety disorder. OCD is characterized by loss of executive control of actions and heightened behavioral and cognitive rigidity. The individual will have repetitive thoughts or actions that they cannot control. The individual may even be...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that causes unwanted or unwarranted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) that can lead to unhealthy, uncontrollable behaviors (compulsions). OCD can negatively impact life, relationships, and the ability to function. Though not curable, eff...
OCD is a form of psychological anxiety in which an individual experiences unwanted, irrational, and obsessive thoughts that often lead to compulsive behaviors. The drive to perform compulsions—which may include things like repetitive cleaning, checking, counting, organizing, etc.—in particular can s...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychological condition that previously was classified as a type of anxiety disorder but now is classified as a type of obsessive-compulsive and related disorder. Some examples of other disorders that are classified in the same group as OCD are body ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (or OCD), as categorized by the DSM-IV, is an anxiety disorder. It is characterised by the obsessive need to perform some task. These tasks are often known as rituals. Note that the DSM-IV Axis II Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is considerably different...
at NIMH on anxiety disorders includes studies that address how well medication and behavioral therapies work in the treatment of OCD and the safety and effectiveness of medications for children and adolescents who have a combination of anxiety disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness characterized by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors in response to the obsessive thoughts. From causes to symptoms and treatments, GoodRx’s guide to OCD covers all you need to know.
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Introduction OCD is an anxiety disorder. For diagnosis, either obsessions and/or compulsions must be present. Although many different types of cognitive and behavioral symptoms are present in OCD, anxiety appears to underlie both obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. ...