Chapter 1.

Introduction

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1.1 The Impact of Obsessions and Compulsions

This video focuses on the numerous and intense symptoms of a woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Her obsessive fears and compulsive behaviors are tied in particular to her young son and to her concerns for his safety from contamination. The video shows the woman carrying out extreme, ritualized behavior. She discusses the negative impact her compulsions have had on her life and her ability to parent her child.

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