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  2. Biology of obsessive–compulsive disorder - Wikipedia

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    Reduced dopamine D1 receptors and dopamine D2 receptors in the striatum have been reported in people with OCD, along with both increased and decreased reports of dopamine transporter (DAT) binding. While antipsychotics are sometimes used to treat refractory OCD, they frequently fail in treating or exacerbate OCD symptoms.

  3. Relationship obsessive–compulsive disorder - Wikipedia

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    While not specifically defined in the DSM-5, subtypes of OCD exist surrounding different obsessive themes. Common obsessive themes include fear of contamination or of losing control; aggressive thoughts; or a desire for symmetry. [8] People with obsessive-compulsive disorder may also have obsessive themes surrounding religious or sexual taboos. [8]

  4. Obsessive–compulsive disorder - Wikipedia

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    Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental and behavioral disorder in which an individual has intrusive thoughts (an obsession) and feels the need to perform certain routines (compulsions) repeatedly to relieve the distress caused by the obsession, to the extent where it impairs general function. [1] [2] [7]

  5. 'I Had No Idea OCD Could Look Like This—Until Comedy Helped ...

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    Comedian Bridget McGuire shares the intrusive thoughts with harm that her obsessive compulsive disorder caused, and how stand-up got her out of her own head. 'I Had No Idea OCD Could Look Like ...

  6. Intrusive thought - Wikipedia

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    [12] [59] Postpartum OCD occurs mainly in women who may already have OCD, perhaps in a mild or undiagnosed form. Postpartum depression and OCD may be comorbid (often occurring together). And though physicians may focus more on the depressive symptoms, one study found that obsessive thoughts did accompany postpartum depression in 57% of new ...

  7. Epigenetics of anxiety and stress–related disorders - Wikipedia

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    Epigenetics of anxiety and stress–related disorders is the field studying the relationship between epigenetic modifications of genes and anxiety and stress-related disorders, including mental health disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and more.

  8. Compulsive decluttering - Wikipedia

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    It may also include adverse social effects. People with obsessive decluttering may deliberately or unintentionally discard items that are meaningful to others, like family heirlooms or photographs. The effects that this disorder has are very similar to those defined by OCD, even though these effects may be portrayed in significantly different ways.

  9. Compulsive behavior - Wikipedia

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    Addiction and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) feature compulsive behavior as core features. Addiction is simply a compulsion toward a rewarding stimulus, whereas in OCD, a compulsion is a facet of the disorder. [7] The most common compulsions for people with OCD are washing and checking. [5]