Obsessive-Compulsive Tendencies in a Sample of Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is considered one of the most debilitating disorders worldwide. Data suggests that trauma may be a significant source of not only posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but also OCD. An epidemiologic study of the general population found the risk for OCD to be increased 10-fold in persons with PTSD.