What is OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental illness consisting of obsessive thoughts, ideas and impulses called obsessions and repetitive behaviors and mental actions called compulsions.
Obsession: These are thoughts, ideas and impulses that a person cannot prevent from entering his mind and cannot remove from his mind. They come against the person's will, are evaluated as irrational by the person, and cause intense distress and restlessness, that is, anxiety.
Compulsion:To reduce or eliminate the intense distress and restlessness caused by obsessions. It is repetitive behavior and mental actions performed to relieve anxiety.
Although many people suffer from their obsessions and compulsions, although they are not serious enough to be diagnosed, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is diagnosed in 1% of the society. or causes distress to 2% of the population. Approximately 90% of people with this type of anxiety disorder have both multiple obsessions and compulsions.
People with OCD suffer from "obsessively ruminating", that is, an obsession without any behavioral compulsion. They complain about constantly being exposed.
The person with obsessive-compulsive disorder is often aware of the meaninglessness of their obsessions. And he experiences both his obsessions and compulsions egodystonically. Obsessions can be time-wasting and can significantly interfere with a person's normal routine, professional functions, usual social activities, friends and family.
What are the Symptoms of OCD?
* Fear of contamination
* Being orderly and symmetrical
* Don't get caught up in thoughts of harming yourself or your loved ones
* Not being able to touch objects that others have touched
* Getting stressed when objects are not in order
* Feeling uncomfortable shaking hands
* Constant hand washing
* Excessive cleanliness obsession
* Fear of germs
* Constant desire to shower
* Constant need to check things
* Counting things
/> *Repeatedly checking the doors to make sure they are locked
*When they are closed Checking the stove over and over again to make sure of the moment It is known that obsessive-compulsive disorder occurs with similar symptoms in childhood and adulthood, and nearly half of its cases begin in the child-adolescent period. Children may not be aware that their obsessions and compulsions are excessive and meaningless. Apart from this, the criteria required to make a diagnosis are the same as the adult criteria. Childhood obsessive-compulsive rituals often include having lucky numbers, not stepping on lines, and doing things properly.
The most common symptoms are; fears of contamination and the accompanying compulsive hand washing and avoidance. Obsessive concerns about the safety of one's parents or oneself are also common.
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