Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Explained in 2 Minutes | GoodRx

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes you to experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts called obsessions. As a result, you engage in compulsions — behaviors or rituals to counteract the distress caused by your obsessive thoughts. OCD affects around 2.3% of adults in the United States. It usually begins between ages 8 and 12 or in teenagers and young adults. In this video, get a two-minute overview of what OCD is and the most common symptoms. Learn more: https://goodrx.co/OCDExplained Go to https://goodrx.co/health for the answers you need from doctors, pharmacists, and journalists you can trust. Follow Us On Social: TikTok - https://goodrx.co/TikTok Instagram - https://goodrx.co/instagram Facebook - https://goodrx.co/Facebook Twitter - https://goodrx.co/Twitter #ocd #obsessivecompulsivedisorder #mentalhealth