OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Contrary to popular opinion, we’re not just talking about irritating little quirks. The condition profoundly affects the patient's mind, behaviour, and emotions.

It all starts in the brain. Patients get intrusive thoughts that become obsessive over time. The more you hold on to these thoughts, the more anxiety you experience. OCD patients may even believe that if they have a thought, such as getting into a car accident or catching a serious disease, it means the event will happen. Unless they do something to prevent it – and that’s where compulsions start kicking in.

So how does it develop? And how long can it last? I get the idea. Is it possible to stop the spiral? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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