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What are the common elements of obsessive compulsive disorder?
What are the 4 types of OCD?
What are the five primary types of compulsive acts seen in individuals with OCD?
What is OCD often comorbid with?

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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterised by obsessions and compulsions.
OCD can have a profound effect on a person’s life.
Psychological therapy, self-help techniques and medication can help people to recover from OCD.

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What are the common elements of obsessive compulsive disorder?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is comprised of four distinct elements: obsessions, compulsions, avoidances, and distress. By understanding each of these elements, it is possible to more clearly understand the diagnosis and how it differs from routine worries and habits.

What are the 4 types of OCD?

OCD can manifest in four main ways: contamination/washing, doubt/checking, ordering/arranging, and unacceptable/taboo thoughts. Obsessions and compulsions that revolve about contamination and germs are the most common type of OCD, but OCD can cover a wide range of topics.