However, OCD can present in many different ways.

Howsymptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder(OCD) are experienced vary widely from person to person.

There are also other disorders that include elements of obsession orcompulsion.

subtypes of OCD

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To get rid of these feelings, you might wash your hands repeatedly for hours at a time.

You use checking rituals to relieve your distress.

You will usually avoid riggers related to obsessions at all costs.

Sometimes these ordering, arranging, and counting compulsions are carried out to ward off potential danger.

However, having such thoughts isn’t always the case with this subtype.

Often, your living space becomes so consumed withclutterthat it becomes impossible to live in.

Importantly, compulsive hoarding can occur independently of OCD.

False Memory OCD

People with this OCD subtype experience frequent doubting thoughts.

There is no consensus as to how many OCD subtypes exist, or even what those subtypes are.

You are not the only person with one of these disorders.

You will find support and get the help you should probably relieve yourself of these symptoms.

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