Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It involves a pattern of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) followed by repetitive behaviors or mental debating (compulsions). Individuals often feel stuck in a loop of thoughts then trying to get the thoughts to stop. These behaviors are often an attempt to reduce distress or prevent a feared event—they may or may not be realistically connected to the outcome. OCD can be misdiagnosed as Anxiety, Depression, or Psychosis if you have been seeing someone other than an OCD specialist.