What is OCD?

  • What is OCD?

    What is OCD?

    The following information about OCD was borrowed from www.peaceofmind.com. The Peace of Mind Foundation has been extremely helpful to me, with my own OCD battle and also to my husband as he learned how to live with me! If you, or someone you know, battles OCD, visit www.peaceofmind.com for helpful information and resources.   WHAT IS OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a treatable neurobiological anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions/rituals) such as counting, checking, praying, and cleaning, that are performed in an effort to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsessions.  OCD obsessions and compulsions can be extremely time-consuming causing significant emotional distress, and…