A compulsive disorder is when a person has repeated unwanted thoughts or the need to repeat a specific behaviour or mental act. It is sometimes confused with anxiety because of the distress caused by the thoughts and need to repeat the behaviour.
诊断强迫症时，重复性想法和行为的程度足以严重到影响患者的某些功能（如身体、社交和学习等）。
强迫症（OCD）
不想要的想法、冲动或画面会不断出现，导致患者重复某种行为或心理行动才能感觉好些。
体象障碍
强迫性信念，认为身体形象存在缺陷或瑕疵，因为这些信念而重复某些行为（照镜子）或查看。
拔毛症
不停地在皮肤上搔抓，以致于造成皮肤损伤，即使曾经尝试停止或减少这种行为。
抓痕障碍
不停地在皮肤上搔抓，以致于造成皮肤损伤，即使曾经尝试停止或减少这种行为。
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