Many people experience occasional unwanted thoughts or feel the need to double-check something. These moments are common and usually pass without lasting disruption. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is different. It involves persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that generate significant distress, followed by repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in an attempt to reduce that distress or prevent a feared outcome.
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