OCD Obsessions are exaggerated versions of concerns or worries that most people have at some point.
They may include:
Obsessions may constantly be on the mind of the person with OCD. They can be triggered my objects, situations, smells or even something heard on television or in a conversation. Obsessions can change in nature and severity and do not respond to logic. Obsessional anxiety leads one to have a compelling need for control and certainty. These obsessions can produce feelings varying from annoyance, discomfort, distress, disgust and panic.
Compulsions can be actions or thoughts. Compulsions are repetitive actions often carried out in a pattern or according to specific rules. Compulsions are usually performed to prevent a fear from happening, or to reduce anxiety the obsessive thoughts create, or to simply, make things feel “right”.
Compulsions include:
Usually, compulsions follow rules and patterns and involve constant repetition. Compulsions provide relief to anxiety on the short term. However long-term they reinforce anxiety making the obsession seem more real. OCD can profoundly affect one’s life. Compulsions and obsessions may take up many hours in a person’s life, interfering with family and relationships. They can also lead to a negative effect on education or employment.
When OCD becomes more severe, avoiding certain issues may increase the problems. The person tries to avoid things that may trigger their obsessive fears. OCD can make it difficult to perform everyday activities such as eating, drinking, shopping or reading and may lead to one becoming housebound. Depression often accompanies OCD as well as anxiety disorders including social anxiety, panic disorder, and separation anxiety.
Medications for OCD such as antidepressants affecting the serotonin system can reduce the symptoms you may experience. These medications can only be prescribed by a medical practitioner.
Side effects of antidepressants include nausea, headaches, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, and tiredness. These usually decline after the first weeks of treatment. It usually takes several weeks for these medications to render any effect.
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