A mental illness, in which even after counting the notes correctly, the idea comes to the mind of the person whether the counting of the notes is correct or not. What mental illness is called?

A mental illness, in which even after counting the notes correctly, the idea comes to the mind of the person whether the counting of the notes is correct or not. What mental illness is called? Correct Answer Obsession

Explanation

  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder in which a person has intrusive thoughts and/or feels the need to perform certain routines repeatedly to the extent where it induces distress or impairs general function.

Additional Information

  •  Obsessions are persistent unwanted thoughts, mental images, or urges that generate feelings of anxiety, disgust, or unease.
  • Compulsions are repeated actions or routines that occur in response to obsessions.

​Common compulsions

  • Hand washing
  • Cleaning
  • Arranging things
  • Counting
  • Checking things
  • Seeking reassurance

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