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1. • • Compulsive behaviors are actions that are disruptive, often repetitive, and recurring. Many compulsive behaviors are related to a mental illness, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Some compulsive behaviors are neurological and are symptoms of other conditions, such as Parkinson's disease.
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   • If you struggle with compulsive behavior, you might hear these kinds of questions from others. To an outsider, it may seem like “just a bad habit” or something you can choose to stop. But internally, coping with a compulsive behavior can feel extremely challenging and feel out of control.

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   What is a compulsive behavior?

   • Compulsive behaviors are actions that are engaged in repeatedly and consistently, despite the fact that they are experienced as aversive or troubling. Yet treatment can help to manage or overcome these difficult patterns. Millions of people suffer from at least one compulsive behavior.

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   What if I'm struggling with addiction or compulsive behavior?

   • Although many people believe that addiction or compulsive behavior is "a choice," it is a medical issue and not your fault. If you are struggling with substance use, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at (800) 662-4357 to receive support and resources.

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   Nov 28, 2022 · Examples of compulsive behaviors include compulsively buying things, locking and unlocking a door before bed, and compulsive hand-washing after touching something in public. Treatment for compulsive behaviors depends on their cause but might include psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both.

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   Compulsive behaviors are actions that are engaged in repeatedly and consistently, despite the fact that they are experienced as aversive or troubling. Yet treatment can help to manage or...

   • Exposure and Response Prevention is a frontline treatment for OCD. For the treatment, a therapist will gradually and safely expose a patient to the...
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   • Cognitive behavioral therapy, sometimes supplemented with antidepressant medication, are typically used to treat hoarding disorder. Cognitive behav...
   • People who compulsively gamble can be treated with individual therapy or support groups, sometimes with the addition of antidepressants, mood stabi...

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   May 14, 2024 · Compulsive behavior might include bodily-related actions like skin picking or hair pulling or can be related to psychological urges like frequently reaching out for reassurance from a partner when you want to stop. Often, compulsions are challenging to cope with and may feel out of control.

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   Dec 21, 2023 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress.

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    Apr 4, 2024 · Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or urges (obsessions). It also can cause you to do certain actions over and over again...