In the context of OCD these are extremely common, occurring in 20% of patients, and can become extremely debilitating, their nature making the sufferer ashamed of the symptoms and ashamed to seek help.
In the context of OCD these are extremely common, occurring in up to 25% of patients (Grant et al, 2006). This can become extremely debilitating, making the sufferer ashamed of the symptoms and reluctant to seek help.