Symptoms of Obsessive compulsive disorder

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Symptoms and behaviours associated with OCD are varied. Generally it is characterised by unwanted behaviours and/or thoughts that occur frequently. Some of symptoms and behaviours may include:

Excessive fear of contamination and germs, leading to excessive cleaning.
Constant checking things, such as doors, locks etc.
Constant counting, while performing routine tasks.
Feelings of having to do things a certain number of times or doing things in a certain order.
Obsessively arranging things in an methodical, orderly fashion.
Intrusive unwanted thoughts, often of a disturbing nature.
Intrusive unwanted words or phrases repeating themselves in the individualâ€™s mind.
Hoarding of objects, usually of no apparent value.
Trichotillomania (compulsive hair-pulling) may be associated with obsessive- compulsive disorder.
Depression, social phobia, and panic disorder are more common in people with OCD.