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Psychiatrist · Clinical Psychology / Psychiatry / Mental health
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OCD can be dangerous if it's left untreated. People with OCD may feel like they have to compulsively clean or check things over and over again, and this can lead to dangerous behaviors like washing hands until they're raw or checking door locks repeatedly. If someone with OCD doesn't get help, the disorder can start to take over their life and interfere with their ability to work or socialize.
