Obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which time people have recurring, unwanted
thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them feel driven to do
something repetitively (compulsions).
Causes
·
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.
Symptoms
Obsession
·
Fear of
contamination from germs, dirt, poisons, and other physical and environmental
substances
·
Fear of harm from
illness, accidents or death that may occur to oneself or to others. This may
include an excessive sense of responsibility for preventing this harm
·
Intrusive thoughts
and images about sex, violence, accidents and other issues
·
Excessive concern
with symmetry, exactness and orderliness
·
Excessive concerns
about illness, religious issues or morality
·
Needing to know
and remember things.
Compulsion
·
Excessive hand
washing, showering and tooth brushing
·
Excessive cleaning
and washing of house, household items, food, car and other areas
·
Excessive checking
of locks, electrical and gas appliances, and other things associated with
safety
·
Repeating routine
activities and actions such as reading, writing, walking, picking up something
or opening a door
·
Applying rigid
rules and patterns to the placement of objects, furniture, books, clothes and
other items
·
Touching, tapping
or moving in a particular way or a certain number of times
·
Needing to
constantly ask questions or confess to seek reassurance
·
Mentally repeating
words or numbers a certain number of times, or concentrating on ‘good’ or
‘safe’ numbers
·
Replacing a ‘bad
thought’ with a ‘good thought’.
OCD is an anxiety disorder in which time people have
recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions) that make them
feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). Are you having this
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