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I began writing this paper not knowing anything at all about obsessions or compulsions. I have heard a lot about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), but did not know much about it. In this paper I will touch on subjects such as: OCD, Kleptomania, Compulsive Lying, Compulsive Gambling, and Obsessed Lovers. I will explain the causes of each of these subjects, how they affect the lives of those who have the disorder, the statistics of each of them, and how they are treated, I hope that you will learn as much reading this paper as I did writing it.

OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Obsessive-Compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. It is characterized by the need to do a task or ritual over and over again. To fully understand what OCD you need to know what obsessions and compulsions are. Obsessions are ideas that a person cannot stop thinking about. Example may include a loved one, a disease, or even thinking about harming someone else. A compulsion is an action that a......

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