Obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD is a mental disorder that causes a person to have repetitive thoughts or the urge to do something repetitively. Living with OCD can leave people feeling hopeless and out of control. There is hope, though. Sometimes, a treatment program is necessary when things get too out of hand. If you struggle with living with OCD, ask a trusted medical professional for help.
Types of OCD & OCD Symptoms
OCD comes in multiple forms, but typically people with OCD land in one of four categories:
- Checking – locks, ovens, lights, etc.
- Contamination – fear of things being dirty or compulsion to clean things
- Symmetry and ordering – things having to be in a specified order
- Ruminations and intrusive thoughts – obsessing over specific ideas or thoughts
The symptoms of OCD can sometimes spin out of control. It can make daily life feel impossible. If you are struggling with your OCD symptoms, reach out to a mental health professional to determine a treatment plan for OCD.
Some of the symptoms of OCD include:
- Checking things repeatedly
- Fear of things that might be dirty
- Compulsion to clean
- Needing things lined up a certain way
- Obsession with a line of thought
- Worrying about yourself or other people getting hurt
- Constant awareness of blinking, breathing, or body sensations
- Uncalled for suspicion
- Doing tasks a certain number of times or in a particular order
- Counting things
- Fear of touching things
- Feeling depressed
- Generalized anxiety
Treatment for OCD
There are many treatment options for OCD. Some of these include:
- Psychotherapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Erp therapy
- Medication
- Neuromodulation
- TMS
- inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation
Help is out there. Life is full of ups and downs, but you do not have to suffer alone. If you are struggling with OCD, request an appointment with a behavioral health professional to determine a treatment plan for your OCD so you can resume healthy living.
