Understanding OCD

Open notebook with OCD written among autumn leaves and cactus

Defining Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be difficult as it can overlap with ADHD, and is considered an anxiety disorder.  The clinical definition of OCD under the DSM 5 an obsession is the presence of obsessions, compulsions or both.  The term obsessions is defined by 1) have recurrent and persistent thoughts urges, or impulses that […]