What are the common symptoms of anxiety in people with OCD?

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may experience a variety of anxiety symptoms. In the cognitive or mental realm, these include difficulty concentrating, a feeling of loss of control, insomnia, irritability, and, in more extreme cases, perceptual disturbances. These symptoms reflect the significant impact that anxiety has on the mental well-being of those affected.

Physical symptoms of anxiety are also common and include changes in bowel habits, headaches, stomach aches, and nonspecific neurological symptoms. Often, people with these symptoms seek medical help only to find no apparent physical cause for their discomfort, highlighting the complexity of combined OCD and anxiety.