Barizzy's definitions

obsessive compulsive disorder

Is a fairly common problem where people experience ‘obsessions’, recurring unwanted thoughts which are difficult to stop, and ‘compulsions’, rituals of checking behaviour or repetitive actions which are carried out in an attempt to relieve the thoughts.

Jocelyn has obsessive compulsive disorder, and checks the door 16 times to make sure it is locked.

by Barizzy January 28, 2006