[Clinical characteristics of obsessivecompulsive disorder]

Clinical characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) are composed by repetitive behaviors and intrusive thought, associated with doubt and avoidance. Washers and checkers are the most common dimension of OCD, but it can also be characterized by taboo thoughts or other personalized symptoms. OCD severity could be measured by the Y-BOCS and the balance between obsession and compulsion severity has led to separate 3 kinds of OCD: mostly compulsive, obsessive or mixed. Avoidance should also be included in the measure of OCD severity. How the relatives are involved in OCD symptoms are also an important factor to consider when evaluating the severity and evolution of OCD.