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Why is obsessive-compulsive disorder often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed?
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∙ 13y ago
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder feel ashamed of their problem and often try to hide their symptoms. They avoid seeking treatment. Because they can be very good at keeping their problem from friends and family, many sufferers do not get the help
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