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title: 'How to Recognise Symptoms of Compulsion or OCD'
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ocd/how-to-recognise-symptoms-of-compulsion-or-ocd'
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date: '2026-01-02'
description: 'A child with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is likely to experience both intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Although many children can experience some of these symptoms at some time in their lives, they are normally a sign of OCD when they start to interfere with normal daily activities.'
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  category:
    - 'Mental Health'
  tag:
    - OCD
  type:
    - Video
  contributor:
    - 'Max Blustin'
---

#  How to Recognise Symptoms of Compulsion or OCD

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A child with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is likely to experience both intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions). Although many children can experience some of these symptoms at some time in their lives, they are normally a sign of OCD when they start to interfere with normal daily activities.

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