Minisode 17: What is OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)?

OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder) is one of the most misunderstood of the psychiatric disorders, mostly due to how it is used in everyday language incorrectly. OCD is one of the "stickiest" disorders, meaning it is hard to treat sometimes, and often can be one of the most debilitating. In this episode, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD walks us through explaining what it is, and what it is not.  Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:33 Change with DSM-5/Demographics 2:13 Factors involved with OCD 3:13 Obsessions 4:40 Compulsions 5:20 Treatment of OCD 7:16 Wrap-up __________________________________________ Let's connect on all my socials (linktr.ee/sulmanazizmirzamd for everything everywhere all at once): TikTok (@TheKicksShrink): tiktok.com/@thekicksshrink Instagram (@TheKicksShrink): instagram.com/thekicksshrink Twitter (@sulmoney): twitter.com/sulmoney YouTube (/TheKicksShrink) : youtube.com/thekicksshrink Podcast (/TheKicksShrink): anchor.fm/thekicksshrink  DISCLAIMER: This video is purely informational and educational and does not constitute medical advice and/or recommendations. Use of information is at your own risk, and expresses my own personal views and opinions, not those of any of my employers. Sulman Aziz Mirza, MD will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.   In the event of any medical emergency or safety concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department and/or call 911.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline available 24/7: 800.273.8255 or 988 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org for online chat options

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