The cycle of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) involves intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that trigger anxiety, leading to repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) aimed at reducing that anxiety.
This relief is temporary, causing the cycle to repeat. The more the compulsions are performed, the stronger the obsessions become, trapping individuals in a relentless loop that can dominate daily life.
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