Obsessive-compulsive disorder with fair to good insight

Description

All definitional requirements of obsessive-compulsive disorder are met. Much of the time, the individual is able to entertain the possibility that his or her disorder-specific beliefs may not be true and is willing to accept an alternative explanation for his or her experience. At circumscribed times (e.g., when highly anxious), the individual may demonstrate no insight.

Exclusions from above levels

• MB23.4 – obsessive compulsive behaviour
• QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
• QE84 – Acute stress reaction