Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that causes you to have uncontrollable and unwanted thoughts. These are known as obsessions. These thoughts often cause anxiety and an urge to repeat certain actions to relieve distress. These actions are called compulsions. OCD often begins in childhood or in the young adult years. And it can disrupt your personal and professional life.
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Karla Robinson, MDKarla Robinson, MD, is a medical editor for GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified family physician with almost 20 years of experience in health through varied clinical, administrative, and educational roles.
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Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPatricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH, is a medical editor at GoodRx. She is a licensed, board-certified pediatrician with more than a decade of experience in academic medicine.
