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Obsessive compulsive DisorderA type of anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder is marked by obsessions recurring, unwanted and unpleasant thoughts that cause anxiety and compulsions repetitive, ritualistic actions performed to relieve the anxiety. These rituals can literally take hours to perform each day, interfering with every aspect of life. Victims are powerless to control the thoughts and rituals, even though they know they make no sense.
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