I will tell you about a very common disorder.
If you are aware of the symptoms presented in the article, you probably have obsessive- compulsive disorder.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress.
Some patients even confirm that they have returned home several times to check if the oven is really off.
With obsessive-compulsive disorder you may have a fear of dirt or grime, arrange things
symmetrically, doubt as if the door is not locked, obsessive thinking about saying
obscene words or behaving inappropriately in a public gathering place, and so on.
The cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder isn&' fully understood. Main theories include: Biology, genetics, learning.
In obsessive-compulsive disorder, both psychotherapy and drug therapy are provided.
The course of treatment is individual and depends on the severity of the disease.
Keep in mind, obsessive-compulsive disorder is a chronic condition, meaning it will always be a part of your life. It is necessary to state your health condition, adequate diagnosis, treatment by a professional doctor, take into account all the instructions of the doctor.
However lifestyle changes can also be effective in helping you better manage the disorder.
We recommend:
- Develop various techniques / methods with your doctor to help you manage your symptoms;
- Take the medicine prescribed by your doctor even when you feel well. If you stop taking the drug arbitrarily, the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder will return;
- Pay attention to risk factors, note the signs of the event, and more. Arbitrarily designed methods also help some people;
For example, some people even take photos to confirm that the hair iron is really cut off or the window is closed. Some people say "I locked the door" out loud after leaving the house. As I have already told you, in acute clinical cases it is necessary to consult a doctor, due to self-medication it is quite possible for the condition to worsen.
