I am suffering from ocd

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What is OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder, in which a person has uncontrollable urge to repeat certain thoughts (obsessions) and behaviours (compulsive).

What are the causes?

1. Genetic
2. Depression and anxiety
3. History of physical abuse
4. Brain functioning and structure

What is the treatment?

Treatment to decrease symptoms.
1. Medications called SSRI's like Clomipramine, Sertaline
2. Antipsychotics like Risperidone
3. Psychotherapy
4. Electroconvulsive therapy

What are the symptoms?

- Obsessive thoughts like:
1. Fear of germs or getting dirty
2. Having things organized in certain order
3. Aggressive thoughts about thmeselves and others
4. Urge to blinking or breath repetitively
- Compulsive habits like:
1. Washing hands many times in a row
2. Checking on a locked door or light switch repetitively
3. Need to count things, like steps or bottles
4. Putting items in an exact order, like cans with labels facing front
5. Fear of shaking hands or touching doorknobs

What do we advice?

Consultation at the psychiatrist to diagnose and treat

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