10 Common Mental Disorders
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Mental Disorder #7: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Most of us prefer it when things are neat and tidy. Many of us can even get irritated when things are messy and insist on getting them cleaned up. For people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), though, the need for things to be just right can be extreme. It can take over the patient’s life and often make things unbearable for them.
Objects will need to be in just the right place and in just the right order. Anything that is out of place can be extremely discomforting for the patient. It can also be necessary for procedures to be followed exactly. Even making a cup of coffee can be an extensive ritual that must be followed exactly to the patient’s liking.
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