Rate how much each situation would trigger obsessive thoughts. Include everyday behaviors like nail cutting and sneezing without covering. Assess panic response to loud noises and germs. Evaluate daily cleaning and organization compulsions. Check doorway touching and counting rituals
Obsessions are persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety. Most people know their obsessions are excessive but can't control them. OCD affects about 2.3% of U.S. adults
OCD is characterized by obsessions and compulsions that interfere with daily life. Affects about 2.3% of people over their lifetime. Usually begins around late adolescence/young adulthood
DSM-5 was published in 2013, replacing DSM-IV. OCD was previously categorized under Anxiety Disorders. 60% of OCD authors supported moving it out of Anxiety Disorders
OCD involves obsessions and compulsions that create an unhelpful cycle. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts that persist despite attempts to eliminate them. Compulsions are repetitive actions that alleviate distress from obsessions
OCD is a serious mental health disorder affecting people of all ages. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts that trigger distress. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors used to neutralize obsessions. Diagnosis requires excessive time spent on obsessions and compulsions