Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disease that produces recurrent unpleasant thoughts or feelings (obsessions), as well as the need to perform a behavior over and over again (compulsions) (compulsions). Some persons suffer from both obsessions and compulsions at the same time. OCD is not characterized by repetitive behaviors such as chewing your nails or … Continue reading What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and how can it be prevented?