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According to Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj, many individuals have some innate obsessions and compulsions, which are all part of their character, and Sometimes, these traits can help them succeed as meticulous accountants or thorough planners. It does not mean they have OCD.

PETALING JAYA: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has become associated with fussiness or being a stickler, but it doesn’t mean that if you do have such characteristics, you are obsessive-compulsive.

Malaysian Mental Health Association deputy president Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj said many individuals have some innate obsessions and compulsions, which are all part of their character.

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