Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessions, compulsions, or both are time-consuming—often more than 1 hour per day—or cause clinically significant distress or impairment.

Timing requirement

No fixed minimum

No minimum calendar duration

Timing in context

The 1-hour example describes daily burden, not a required duration of illness.

Sources and review

Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗