Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is having repetitive, intrusive thoughts, or feeling the need to repeat routines, like washing your hands, counting, or checking doors are locked. Many of us have habits and routines, but some find they take over their life. How do you know when patterns and routines become an issue you should deal with? Why does OCD happen? How do you treat it?

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