A World of Obsession - My uncle suffers from a somewhat serious form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Terence Fitzpatrick Effective Writing Dr. Daniel McGuiness A World of Obsession My uncle suffers from a somewhat serious form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), an anxiety disorder where a person has recurrent and unwanted ideas or impulses (known as obsessions) as well as an urge or compulsion to do something to relieve the discomfort caused by the obsession. For years, he has been in and out of various hospitals and clinics, attempting to treat his condition. Although the disorder does not control his life, it affects his judgment and actions to the point where he has difficulty interacting with people. His patterns range from constantly organizing items within his apartment, to asking questions that he knows he has asked already, and even superstitious beliefs like lucky numbers and walking in certain paths. He suffers from one unique symptom in which he times himself for random tasks, and refuses to complete the task if he violates...


