 | Mental Health 8271 Mental Health If I have obsessions or compulsions, does that mean I have obsessive-compulsive disorder? If I have obsessions or compulsions, does that mean I have obsessive-compulsive disorder? htmASKTHEDOCobesssivecompulsivedisordercompulsions Obsessions are repeating, intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts. Compulsions are hard-to-control urges to repeat certain behaviors. Many people have such thoughts and behavior. It does not necessarily mean they have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 1472598 InteliHealth 2013-01-28 t Michael Craig Miller, MD. 2016-01-28  | Ask The Expert | |  |  |  |  | | Archive By Date: Mental Health | Page 1 of 6 | | Answered questions from the past 2 years: | |  Are sleep problems a significant cause of mental disorders? |  Can you become addicted to chocolate? |  What is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)? Should I consider it to treat my depression? |  The movie, The Kings Speech, dramatized stuttering. Was the portrayal accurate and is treatment available? |  Do violent video games cause violent behavior? |  I have always been shy and people tell me I might have social anxiety disorder? Can I deal with this without taking medicine? |  What is metacognitive therapy? How might it help my anxiety? |  What is psychodynamic therapy? What should I expect if I enter this kind of therapy? |  Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer? |  What is behavioral activation therapy and how might it help my depression? | | | | |