Daniel A. Gorman, Elia Abi‐Jaoude
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Obsessions are recurrent thoughts, images or urges that are generally unwanted (ego-dystonic). Compulsions are repetitive behaviours or mental acts performed to relieve anxiety related to obsessions or according to rigid rules. Typical obsessive–compulsive themes include contamination or cleaning
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Obsessions are recurrent thoughts, images or urges that are generally unwanted (ego-dystonic). Compulsions are repetitive behaviours or mental acts performed to relieve anxiety related to obsessions or according to rigid rules. Typical obsessive–compulsive themes include contamination or cleaning
Key concepts: Obsessive compulsive, Anxiety, Compulsive behavior, Id, ego and super-ego, Psychotherapist, Psychology, Psychiatry, Medicine