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What is OCD?

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. People with OCD have time-consuming symptoms that can cause significant distress or interfere with daily life.

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  • counting.
  • hoarding.
  • ordering and arranging.
  • asking for reassurance.
  • repeating words in their head.
  • cleaning and hand washing.
  • checking – such as checking doors are locked or that the gas is off.
  • thinking "neutralising" thoughts to counter the obsessive thoughts.
  • Troubled relationships.
  • Poor quality of life.
  • Excessive time spent taking part in ritualistic behaviors.
  • Health issues, such as contact dermatitis from frequent hand-washing.
  • Having a hard time going to work or school or taking part in social activities.

Compulsions are learned behaviours, which become repetitive and habitual when they are associated with relief from anxiety. OCD is due to genetic and hereditary factors. Chemical, structural and functional abnormalities in the brain are the cause. Distorted beliefs reinforce and maintain symptoms associated with OCD.

  • Other mental health disorders.
  • Family history. Having parents or other family members with the disorder can raise your risk of getting OCD .
  • Stressful life events. If you've gone through traumatic or stressful events, your risk may increase.

There's no sure way to prevent obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, getting treated as soon as possible may help keep OCD from getting worse and disrupting activities and your daily routine

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • talking therapy – usually a type of therapy that helps you face your fears and obsessive thoughts without "putting them right" with compulsions.
  • medicine – usually a type of antidepressant medicine that can help by altering the balance of chemicals in your brain.
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How is it treated?

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Psychotherapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy, is effective for many people with OCD . Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a part of CBT therapy, involves exposing you over time to a feared object or obsession, such as dirt. Then you learn ways not to do your compulsive rituals.

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