4.2 OCD and related disorders

Obsessive compulsive disorder

persistence unwanted thoughts and behaviors. They engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts to reduce anxiety or distress. Obsessions are time consuming and takes at least 4hrs a day

30% of people with ocd especially men whose condition started in childhood

also experience lifetime tic disorders

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

preoccupation with a perceived defect or flaw in ones physical appearance, unhappy about some aspects of their bodies, repetitive behaviors or mental acts, repeatedly check mirrors or pick at their skins, seek cosmetic surgery, caused by high levels of childhood neglect or abuse. Elevated prevalence for individuals who has first degree relatives with OCD

Persistent fear of contamination, Unwanted intrusive thoughts

obsession

Washing hands 100+ times a day, counting rituals to prevent harm

compulsion