obsessive-compulsive disorder
nounDefinition of obsessive-compulsive disorder
: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions or compulsions or both that cause significant distress, are time-consuming or interfere with normal daily functioning, and are recognized by the individual affected as excessive or unreasonable
—abbreviation OCD
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In fact, anxiety comes in many different forms, including generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and can be the result of a combination of genetics, trauma, environment, and other factors. — Sponsored Content With Pure Farmaceuticals, Houston Chronicle, "6 Natural Ways to Treat Anxiety," 29 July 2019 Although her young son had always been hyper and had shown some signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) — including extra hand-washing and changing clothes multiple times — this was different. — Erin Quinn-kong, Good Housekeeping, "Their Son Tested Positive for Strep Throat. Then Came the Severe OCD, Anxiety, and Hallucinations.," 2 Jan. 2019 These include dementia, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders, according to the NIMH. 7. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "9 Things You Should Know About Taking Antipsychotic Drugs," 7 Dec. 2018 Another, who had a serious case of obsessive-compulsive disorder hid several storage units of gear from his wife. — John Clarke, WSJ, "Addicted to Audio: Why Music Obsessives Blow Their 401Ks Chasing Down Vintage Gear," 18 Oct. 2018 Studies are being conducted on ketamine’s efficacy on anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and even obsessive-compulsive disorder. — Alice Levitt, Vox, "I tried ketamine to treat my depression. Within a day, I felt relief.," 24 July 2018 Then an opportunity to get coordinated mental and physical health care services helped turn life around for Taylor, who also lives with bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorders. — Caroline Covington, Washington Post, "Texas Clinics Busting Traditional Silos Of Mental And Physical Health Care," 9 July 2018 He's been open about conquering obsessive-compulsive disorder. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Former Wisconsin high school basketball standout Julian Swartz lands first full-time college coaching gig," 18 May 2018 Girls with autism may be harder to diagnose for several reasons, including criteria developed specifically around males and overlapping diagnoses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or anorexia. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, "Autism—It's Different in Girls," 1 Mar. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'obsessive-compulsive disorder.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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