Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), an anxiety-type disorder, is a disease that restricts people by imprisoning them in a cycle of repetitive thoughts and behaviors.
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder experience recurring and stressful thoughts and dreams that they cannot control. or they experience distress due to images (obsessions).
They try to comfort themselves by thinking that they cannot bear the distress caused by these thoughts; They try to perform some rituals or routines urgently (compulsions).
Rituals are performed in an attempt to prevent or distract obsessive thoughts.
REACTIVE TYPE:
The well-known type among the public is frequent hand washing and excessive cleaning.
In addition, there are types of obsessions such as counting, saving, controlling and arranging.
Even if the person does not want to. He does these things, even if they seem ridiculous. When he doesn't do it, he gets into trouble. In order to get rid of this problem and relax, he washes his hands many times, cleans himself/his house/, ensures that everyone in the house is cleaned, or cannot stop himself from constantly checking the stove/door.
AUTOGENIC TYPE:
It is a disorder in which unwanted thoughts, dreams or images constantly come to the person's mind and he tries to think of other things to get rid of these thoughts, tries not to think about these thoughts, and persistently analyzes the thoughts.
The person persistently analyzes the thoughts. He finds these thoughts dangerous and attributes meaning to them; He tries to suppress it, tries to distract himself, or constantly analyzes why he came and what it means. And hence these unwanted thoughts; It starts to come more frequently and becomes more persistent and sticky.
HOW DO WE TREAT?
OCD is not a disorder that goes away on its own. That's why it's important to get treated. The best treatment method is medication and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
It is a conversation-based psychotherapy method based on scientific data and learning theories. . The goal of this therapy method is to help people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder face their fears and relieve anxiety without performing their repetitive behaviors. to ensure its reduction. This therapy also focuses on reducing exaggerated or catastrophic thoughts, which are frequently seen in people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
In other words, it works with both obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. The patient is given regular practice assignments and is interviewed once a week for follow-up.
As with any disease, the client first needs to want to get better, believe in the treatment, and consistently implement the treatment plan.
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