What are the typical symptoms of OCD?

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that someone feels compelled to perform. People with OCD often experience excessive worries about specific things, such as cleanliness, safety, or order. 

For example, someone might have obsessions about germs and feel driven to wash their hands repeatedly (compulsion). Another person might be obsessed with the idea of harm coming to a loved one and feel compelled to perform certain rituals to prevent it. These thoughts and behaviors can take up a lot of time and cause significant distress, impacting daily life.