The Facts: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive compulsive disorder is a major psychiatric disorder (OCD) that can affect all aspects of a person's functioning, including his or her relationships with others, the ability to work and recreational activities. Clients with OCD typically experience anxiety related to severe obsessions (repeated worries that are difficult to let go of) or compulsions (recurrent behaviors or thoughts that must be frequently repeated to reduce anxiety). Clients with OCD often understand that their obsessions are unrealistic or their compulsions are excessive, but they feel powerless to change. Some individuals with OCD lack insight into the senselessness of the obsessions and compulsions.