Repeated Behaviors Due to Unwanted Thoughts and Fears
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Need to check the locks many times to be reassured
Doing illogical things to prevent other illogical fears from arising
Often have to persuade my family or friends to get rid of germs
Cleaning hands after touching anything
Making sure friends are completely clean before touching me
Keep going back to check that locks are correct
Scared of becoming contaminated
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Content updated on Sep 6, 2022
About the symptom
Obsessive and compulsive thoughts are recurrent and persistent thoughts or urges that are unwanted and cause distress. The person attempts to suppress the unwanted thoughts or urges by performing an action (compulsive action). Examples of some repetitive actions/behaviors are hand washing, ordering, checking, praying, counting, or repeating words silently.
Possible causes
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
A mental illness in which a patient has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, ideas or sensations (Obsessions) that make them feel driven to do something repeatedly such as cleaning or washing their hands (compulsions). Although the cause of OCD is not fully known, experts believe that neurochemical abnormalities play a part in the disease.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan