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What disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted?People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted (obsessions) and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).
Are repeated thoughts urges or mental images that cause anxiety?Obsessions are repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety. Common symptoms include: Fear of germs or contamination.
What are the 2 types of anxiety?The five major types of anxiety disorders are:. Generalized Anxiety Disorder. ... . Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ... . Panic Disorder. ... . Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ... . Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder). |