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3. What does OCD stand for?
Correct Incorrect Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by the persistent need to check things repeatedly, engage in specific repetitive routines known as "rituals," or experience recurring thoughts. People with OCD are unable to control either their thoughts or their activities. Common activities include frequent hand washing, counting objects, and repeatedly checking if a door is locked. Some may struggle to discard items. These behaviors significantly impact the person's daily life, often consuming more than an hour each day. In many cases, adults affected by OCD are aware that their behaviors lack logical reasoning.