OCD
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Office of Civil Defense.
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obsessive-compulsive disorder.
abbreviation
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Coco, 18, has autism and OCD, and Benjamin, 15, has pathological demand avoidance and ADHD.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
My last novel, nine long years ago, was about a young woman with OCD.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
In March 2025, she opened up about her decision to relocate to the rural New York estate full time, explaining that the calm setting helped to ease the symptoms of her anxiety and OCD.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
She believes many of this group actually have other conditions including anxiety, depression or OCD.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Not to generalize, but being OCD about manners isn't exactly considered a quintessential American trait.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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