Unwanted but unstoppable
thoughts creating anxiety in an individual.
The most common are
thoughts of contamination, repeated doubts (wondering whether one has performed
a certain act), and often aggressive thoughts like thinking of shouting out
obscenities in a temple or place of worship.
Need to have
things arranged in a certain order (e.g. symmetrical arrangements of articles
on a table)
Repeatedly
checking that things are in order, e.g. checks that the door is locked many
times.
Collection of
unnecessary items.
Performance of
the ritualistic behaviours over and over again and great anxiety if they are
not performed.
The person is
usually conscious of the disorder but fails to do anything about it.
Counting,
tapping, repeating certain words, or doing other senseless things to reduce
anxiety.
Praying
excessively or engaging in rituals triggered by religious fear.
Spending a lot
of time washing or cleaning.
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