A woman holding her head in frustration with two blurry, duplicated images of herself in the background against a pink wall.

OCD

OCD is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety. These patterns can become time-consuming and interfere with normal activities. Individuals often recognize the irrational nature of their thoughts but feel unable to stop them. (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) Repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) done to ease anxiety.