What did Howard Hughes teach us about OCD?

Wayne K. Goodman, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System

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Howard Hughes was one of the most famous people known to have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Psychiatrist Wayne Goodman, MD, of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, explains how the eccentric billionaire's story illustrates the paradox of OCD.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Frequent obsessive thoughtsand constantly trying to tame those thoughts with actions (like hand washing)those are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you have this internal battle, you know it can take over your life. With counseling and medications, you can quiet the turmoil inside.

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