Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is defined by the presence of repetitive and distressing obsession and compulsion, which tend to increase in severity during the natural course of the disorder. In ...

Compulsive traits are tendencies to repeat patterned behaviours. They are often seen in psychiatric conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction and eating disorders. However, ...

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