Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears known as obsessions. These obsessions lead you to do repetitive behaviors, also called compulsions. These obsessions and compulsions get in the way of daily activities and cause a lot of distress.
Ultimately, you feel driven to do compulsive acts to ease your stress. Even if you try to ignore or get rid of bothersome thoughts or urges, they keep coming back. This leads you to act based on ritual. This is the vicious cycle of OCD.
If you have OCD, you may be ashamed, embarrassed and frustrated about the condition consult Dr.Veerendar or visit Dr.VRU Clinic in Hyderabad.
Symptoms:
OCD obsessions are lasting and unwanted thoughts that keeping coming back or urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. Few symptoms include:
- Washing and cleaning.
- Checking.
- Counting.
- Ordering.
- Following a strict routine.
- Demanding reassurance.
Complications:
Issues due to obsessive-compulsive disorder include:
- 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.
- Troubled relationships.
- Poor quality of life.
- Thoughts about suicide and behavior related to suicide.