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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Overview

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by two main components: obsessions and compulsions.

  • Obsessions: These are intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that repeatedly occur in a person's mind. These thoughts are often distressing and cause anxiety or discomfort. Common obsessions include fears of contamination, fears of harming oneself or others, concerns about symmetry or orderliness, and intrusive taboo thoughts.
  • Compulsions: Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals feel driven to perform in response to their obsessions. These actions are aimed at reducing the anxiety or distress caused by the obsessions or preventing a feared event or situation. Compulsions may include behaviors like excessive cleaning or handwashing, repetitive checking, arranging or organizing objects in a specific way, or mental rituals like counting or praying.
  • Causes

  • Genetics
  • Brain Structure and Function
  • Environmental Factors
  • Cognitive Factors
  • Behavioral Conditioning
  • Symptoms

    Obsessions:

  • Recurrent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant distress or anxiety.
  • Fear of contamination or germs.
  • Concerns about safety, harm, or the well-being of oneself or others.
  • Intrusive thoughts of a violent, sexual, or taboo nature.
  • Fear of making a mistake or causing harm due to negligence.
  • Compulsions:

  • Excessive handwashing, cleaning, or grooming rituals.
  • Checking and rechecking things 
  • Counting, arranging, or organizing objects in a specific way.
  • Repeating certain words, phrases, or prayers silently or aloud.
  • Touching or tapping objects a certain number of times.
  • Other symptoms:

  • Feelings of guilt, shame, or embarrassment
  • Impairment in social, occupational.
  • Treatment: Modern Medicine

    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):

  • Exposure and Response Prevention
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Medication:

  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
  • Treatment: Traditional Medicine

  • Herbal supplements
  • Dietary changes
  • Caution

  • Avoid self-diagnosis
  • Be cautious with self-treatment
  • Be aware of potential triggers
  • Prevention

  • Early intervention
  • Manage stress
  • Establish healthy routines
  • Address underlying mental health issues
  • Avoid substance abuse
  • Build resilience

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