Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A mental health condition characterized by recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that individuals feel driven to perform.
Compulsions: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed in response to obsessions, aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a feared event.
Intrusive Thoughts: Unwanted and distressing thoughts that pop into one's mind without intention and can contribute to the development of anxiety-related disorders like OCD.