Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness characterized by repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something repeatedly (compulsions). You may not want to think or do these things, but you feel powerless to stop.
A person can manage their own anxiety symptoms through anxiety management techniques. Relaxation techniques, slow breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation, and hyperventilation control are just a few of the techniques that can relieve chronic stress. In conjunction with a cognitive behavior therapy treatment program, these techniques are most effective when used regularly.
