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             I. Definition of obsessive compulsive disorder
             We all have quirks that take up small bits of the day. Very often,
             people wrestling with an obsessive compulsive disorder invest hours of their
             day avoiding these concerns. People with an obsessive compulsive
             disorder (OCD) have an intolerance and rejection of a mental experience
             that generates a tremendous amount of agitation and anxiety over losing
             control of ones mind. "It seems as if that one aspect of OCD is and
             overactive conscience" (Article on Scrupulosity).
             The definition of obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder
             that is characterized by repetitive, irrational, intrusive thoughts, impulses or
             images and irresistible impulses to engage repeatedly in some acts
             Individuals with an obsessive compulsive disorder do not want or
             enjoy the obsessive thoughts or time-consuming compulsions. They think
             of them as excessive and feel as if they interfere with daily functions. The
             reason for this caution and avoidance of details is simple: many people with
             OCD are troubled by very explicit, offensive, and socially horrifying,
             The most common and well-studied branch of OCD involves the OC
             where the undoing response generally involves some overt behavior. The
             presence of dirt evokes a sense of threat and an incredible inspiration to
             reduce contamination. Most commonly the escape ritual involves a cleaning
             response. The next common form of OCD involves checking. The
             overwhelming impulse to recheck remains until the person experiences a
             reduction in tension despite the realizations that the item is secure. A less
             common form of OCD includes hoarding, which is the excessive saving of
             typically worthless items. Ordering is a subcatagory where persons feel
             compelled to place items in a designated spot or order. This person fears a
             sense of being overwhelmed and impending anarchy if items are not placed
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