Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) suffer intensely from recurrent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) or rituals (compulsions), which they feel they cannot control. Rituals such as handwashing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed in hope of preventing, obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these rituals, however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them continuously increases anxiety. Left untreated, obsessions and the need to perform rituals can take over a person’s …showed first 75 words of 866 total…

…showed last 75 words of 866 total…a job. You can’t tell they have OCD, or could you tell if anyone has this disorder unless you actually see them performing these rituals in hope of preventing, obsessive thoughts. . I believe anyone who suffers from OCD and is taking the proper medications should also get support from family members and friends. I think without the love and support we give Sara and Rick, their chances of recovery would probably be very difficult.