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Anything can become a compulsion, and this is by no means an exhaustive list. OCD compulsions can be divided into two categories: behavioral compulsions, where the compulsions are physical things we do, such as checking or confessing, or mental compulsions, that can be trickier to spot. Mental compulsions are the thought patterns we use to relieve the anxiety caused by intrusive thoughts, such as mentally reviewing a memory or trying to argue with your intrusive thoughts. What do compulsions look like for you?