The Truth of OCD: Therapist Alegra Kastens on Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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Understanding the Nature of Obsessions
An obsession, in psychological terms, refers to unwanted and distressing thoughts that are repetitive in nature. It is crucial to differentiate between casual use of the term 'obsessed,' such as being obsessed with pets, and the actual psychological condition of having unwanted obsessions that cause distress, like with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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