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Ocd
Definition
OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which is a mental health condition that causes a person to have unwanted thoughts, feelings, or obsessions that lead to repetitive behaviors or compulsions.
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Common collocations
- severe ocd
- mild ocd
- diagnosed with ocd
- symptoms of ocd
- living with ocd
- suffering from ocd
- managing ocd
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Usage note
OCD is an abbreviation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition. It is often misused informally to describe someone who is very neat or particular.
Example sentences
- 1. My sister has OCD and always checks if the doors are locked before sleeping.
- 2. John's OCD causes him to count the number of steps he takes every time he walks.
- 3. OCD can be treated with therapy and medication.
- 4. The teacher noticed that one of her students had OCD because he always organized his desk.
- 5. People with OCD often feel anxious or stressed if they don't follow their compulsions.
Quotes
1. 'When you have OCD, it's like your brain gets stuck on a certain thought or urge and can't let go.' - Liz Smith
2. 'OCD is not a quirk or the desire for things to be neat and orderly. It's a serious mental illness that affects millions of people.' - Elizabeth McIngvale
3. 'OCD is like being allergic to life; every waking moment is spent in a state of mental hyper-sensitivity.' - Chris Hardwick