Diagnosis and reaction
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder. People with OCD are besieged by thoughts, images and/or impulses which are unwanted, intrusive and involuntary (obsessions), and feel compelled to perform repetitive behavioural and mental rituals (compulsions). Obsessions and compulsions can take up long periods of time and cause endless frustration and anxiety for the sufferer.
Speaking From Experience offers candid accounts from six people who have lived with OCD for many years.
