On clinical presentation, patients with OCD tend to

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Patients with OCD typically describe sudden and unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that cause distress and a corresponding need to perform certain rituals or behaviors (compulsions) to alleviate the distress. They may not necessarily be eager to discuss their symptoms and may have poor insight into their condition. While they may be aware of the impact of their symptoms on their families, this is not a consistent finding in all patients with OCD.

On Clinical Presentation, Patients with OCD Tend to