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Symptoms of OCD
OCD symptoms vary from mild to severe. They include obsessions (thoughts or feelings) that make you feel distressed or anxious, and compulsions (actions) which you feel necessary to perform to cancel out the obsession. It is most common to have both obsessions and compulsions, but you can also have either alone. You may have more than one obsession and/or compulsion.
The most common obsessions are:
thinking or feeling objects are dirty or contaminated
worrying about health and hygiene
fear about safety and security, for example, doors left unlocked or appliances left switched on
pre-occupation with order and symmetry
religious or anti-religious thoughts
disturbing thoughts about aggression or sex
the urge to hoard useless things
You may carry out compulsive behaviours to counteract the anxiety caused by your obsessions. These may be obvious actions, or just things you do in your mind.
The most common compulsions are:
checking to make sure things are safe (such as gas taps and locks)
cleaning and washing, either yourself (eg, hand washing), or your surroundings
repeating acts in a particular way
mental compulsions (eg, repeating certain phrases or prayers in your mind)
ordering things for symmetry or exactness
hoarding or collecting things that are useless
Compulsions are usually related to the type of obsession you are experiencing. For example, you may repeatedly wash your hands if you have obsessions about dirt or contamination. You may feel that something terrible will happen if you don't carry out your compulsions. Performing the compulsion may make you feel better in the short term but this feeling doesn't last.
People with OCD are usually, but not always, aware that their thoughts or actions are unreasonable. It's common to feel guilty, disgusted, depressed or embarrassed about it. Compulsive behaviours can be very time consuming, often getting in the way of normal work and family life.
If you have OCD you may also have depression. This may be due to the emotional strain of dealing with obsessions, or because OCD and depression involve similar chemical imbalances in the brain.
OCD can upset your family life or damage your relationship with a partner, which may lead to separation or divorce.
Causes of OCD
The exact cause of OCD isn't known, but it's probably due to a combination of factors.
Sometimes OCD runs in families. So if your mother, father, or sibling has OCD you have a higher chance of developing it.
Life events such as a new child, changes in relationships or death of a close relative may trigger OCD in some people. Particular personality types, especially perfectionists, are more prone to OCD.
OCD has been linked to increased activity in certain parts of the brain and a decreased level of a natural chemical called serotonin. This chemical is important in the control of mood.
In some children, OCD develops after a streptococcal infection - a type of bacterial infection.
Diagnosis of OCD
OCD can be extremely distressing. If you feel your life is being affected by the disorder, you should visit your GP.
Your GP will ask about your symptoms and examine you. He or she may also ask you about your medical history. You may be referred to a psychiatrist (a doctor who specialises in mental health), a psychotherapist or a counsellor for further help.
Treatment of OCD
Getting professional help is the best way to deal with OCD. Treatment can help you to gain control over your obsessions and to stop carrying out compulsions. Treatment may include psychological treatments, medicines or a combination of these.
Self-help
Self-help books, CDs and DVDs, and support groups can be helpful. Ask your GP for recommendations.
It can help to write down your obsessive thoughts rather than try to suppress them, in order to get more control of them. In fact, when you try to push a thought away, the opposite often happens - you bring it to mind. On the other hand, try to resist carrying out compulsive behaviour or thinking, because each time you give in to it, your belief that it can stop bad things happening gets stronger.
Don't use recreational drugs or alcohol to control your feelings as this can have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing.
Some people find relaxation techniques or exercise improves their anxiety.
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My ocd has driven me to several break downs and suicide attempts its so hard to live a normal life im glad ocd is recognised as a illness now stay strong to all.other sufferers x
gemgemms 4 weeks ago
Poor guy
GeorgiaLG98 2 months ago
my brother has ocd and he doesn't know it :/ it's soo annoying. No one tells him anything because he is a very angry person.
mi805 4 months ago
My OCD is having things symmetrical
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izzykaladva 5 months ago
I am very OCD about washing my hands like this guy because I keep thinking that everything I touch is contaminated with lead and that if I don't wash my hands that I'll get lead poisoning. Funny thing is that im not afraid of getting shot in like the leg and getting lead poisoning that way. But this video really helped me I almost feel really ridiculous now that I really think about it
QuietlySilentDude 6 months ago
i love this part 3:10
he Finally got the peace
ufoslover 7 months ago
this is most amazing video about ocd on youtube thumbsup if you have ocd like me
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ufoslover 7 months ago
I use to have OCD like this.. Now I get paranoid.. I have to get up like 15 times and check if everything is unplugged like the toaster, straigthener and yea.. and if I dont i get thoughts that they will get plugged in again and start a fire. I also have to make this weird nose with my mouth and smile everytime I leave a room.
honeybunnyhj 7 months ago
STOP, THINK, WHAT DO I WANNA DO NEXT??? HMM..
xXxTeashxXx 8 months ago