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Typical Compulsions:
- Checking: Repeatedly checking locks, appliances, or switches to ensure they are turned off or locked.
- Washing: Excessive handwashing, showering, or cleaning rituals in an attempt to rid oneself of perceived contaminants.
- Counting and Repeating: Counting or repeating words, phrases, or actions to prevent harm or alleviate anxiety.
- Mental Rituals: Engaging in mental rituals, such as silently repeating prayers or phrases, to neutralize obsessions or prevent bad outcomes.
- Avoidance: Avoiding certain situations, people, or places that trigger obsessions or anxiety.
