What term describes the distressing, persistent, and intrusive thoughts experienced by individuals with OCD that they find difficult to dismiss?

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9 May 2024
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Obsessions refer to the disturbing and recurrent thoughts that people with OCD struggle to control. Compulsions are the actions performed to relieve these thoughts. Scrupulosity is a form of obsessive concern with morality or religion. Trichotillomania involves compulsive hair pulling.

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