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Robale Asked February 2011

What is OCD?

EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Feb 2011
OCD is obsessive compulsive disorder. Some people with dementia exhibit OCD symptoms such as repeated skin picking, or having to have everything done in a certain order to reduce their stress.

There are some medications that are marginally effective for OCD, but if there is dementia present, dementia medications or anti-anxiety medications may help. Medical help is needed.
Take care,
Carol

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