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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

You may have heard the term OCD used before, in both the correct and incorrect way. Many believe that OCD is simply about cleanliness (like obsessively washing hands), however it’s so much more than that. But what is OCD, and how do you know if you have it?

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By Toni

Updated on 09-Oct-2020

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