A common chronic course, repetitive thoughts (obsessions, delusions, delusions, obsessions) that the person has difficulty in controlling, repetitive behaviors (compulsion) are the internal urges to do something over and over again.
Some concepts need to be explained
Obsession : Obsession is defined as delusional delusion. Repetitive, repetitive thoughts that cause stress
Common obsessions :
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Obsessions of contamination
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Concerns about sexuality, religion, and prohibited sanctuaries > Thoughts in the field of order and symmetry
Compulsion: It is a set of behaviors that usually occur in response to obsessions. It is aimed at reducing stress.
Common compulsions :
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Excessive cleaning and hand washing
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Regularity
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Organize some things specifically
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Controls
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Compulsive counting
It should be noted that these obsessions and compulsions may also be normal. however, those with obsessive compulsive disorder are distinguished as follows.
Rituals (ceremonial movements) are performed at least twice. There is difficulty in controlling obsessions and compulsions, even they are done excessively. At least one hour a day is spent for this effort. The person does not enjoy doing these things, but it provides some reduction in anxiety.
Some patients with obsessive compulsive disorder are accompanied by tics. Tics are involuntary muscle movements.
Symptoms get worse over time. Patients generally tend to avoid situations that increase their obsessions.
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Genetics
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Conditions related to brain structure
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Environmental
Treatment
The disease gets worse and worse if left alone. In some cases, the diagnosis of schizophrenia is almost made. Insight is lost over time. The duty of the relatives of the patients is to provide treatment as soon as possible. Delay in treatment also means deterioration in functionality in social life and difficulty in getting treatment.
It consists of psychotherapy.
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