Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder
characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety,
by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, or by
combinations of such thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors
(compulsions). The symptoms of this anxiety disorder range
from repetitive hand-washing and extensive hoarding to
preoccupation with sexual, religious, or aggressive
impulses. These symptoms can be alienating and time-
consuming, and often cause severe emotional and economic
loss. Although the acts of those who have OCD may appear
paranoid and come across to others as psychotic, OCD
sufferers often recognize their thoughts and subsequent
actions as irrational, and they may become further
distressed by this realization.

exerpt taken from Wikipedia

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