OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

OBSESIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; It is a disorder in which a person exhibits involuntary, uncontrollable thoughts and behaviors that he/she repeats or feels obliged to repeat within the framework of certain strict rules. The behaviors that turn into these rituals can be noticed from the outside, or they can be mental activities that cannot be noticed (praying internally, counting numbers, etc.). The repetitive behaviors he develops for these uncontrollable thoughts only provide temporary relief, and these thoughts begin to become more disturbing each time. To eliminate this, more stringent rituals are used, and these rituals create situations that take more and more time and may cause problems in the person's work, social and private life. However, since the person cannot ignore his/her impulses towards these behaviors, he/she still continues these behavioral rituals. Sometimes he tries to stay away from people, objects and places that may reveal these negative thoughts and behaviors. This is also a factor that negatively affects a person's work, social and private life. The thoughts that lead to these behaviors are called obsessions, and the behaviors used to suppress these thoughts are called compulsive behaviors.

Obsesions can often appear in the following forms; Fears about contracting or infecting others with germs/dirt/disease

Recurrent doubts about whether you are harming yourself or others or whether you are doing something correctly

Disturbing thoughts of sexuality or violence /impulses/fantasies

Thoughts of order and symmetry about everything being right and in perfect order

Unacceptable thoughts about religious and moral matters

Compulsive behaviors can often be seen in the following ways;

• Repetitive and excessive checking of objects such as locks, devices, sockets, buttons
• Counting, Repetitive behavior, such as repeating certain words and actions Praying or repeating other religious actions It is not associated with compulsive disorder. In order to diagnose OCD, the person must experience identity confusion due to these thoughts and behaviors, feel intense discomfort and guilt, and experience disruptions and troubles in daily functioning and social and private relationships.

  According to the research results, this disorder is a general condition. Its incidence has been determined to be between 1% and 3%. More than 65 percent of those with the condition develop the disease before the age of 25, and only 15 percent develop it after the age of 35. Its incidence is higher in women than in men. Cleaning and control is the most common form. Thoughts of committing violent acts against others or enjoying deviant sexual behavior are the third most common obsessions. ¾ of those who develop the disease have multiple obsessions. In most cases, obsessions and compulsions occur together.

  Biological, social and psychological factors play a role together in the formation of the disorder. Studies have shown that the disorder It shows that people have some common beliefs and ways of thinking. Accordingly, the erroneous ways of thinking that these people frequently resort to are as follows:

  Thinking in Black and White or All or Nothing Style

  • 'I read everything I read. If I don't understand it perfectly, I didn't understand anything I read.'
  • 'If I didn't do what I did perfectly, that means I failed.'

  Catastrophizing

  • 'The wound on my arm and my weakness definitely show that I have AIDS'

  The Fusion of Thought and Action

  • 'Thinking about something and doing it are the same thing.'

  Magical Way of Thinking

  • 'A negative thought Thinking about something causes it to happen.'

  What If Thought

  • 'What if I get cancer in the future'
  • 'What if I am responsible for her getting hurt'
  • 'What if I do wrong to her'

  Superstitious Way of Thinking

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I prevent bad things that may happen to me and my loved ones by doing behaviors (washing, repeating, touching, counting, praying, etc.).

There are lucky and unlucky numbers. Unlucky numbers cause bad things to happen. Lucky numbers make good things happen or protect me from bad things.

Overly Controlling and Perfectionist Thinking Style

• 'Overly Controlling and Perfectionist Thinking Style' Like all things, I must have complete control over my feelings, thoughts and actions.'

Overresponsibility

• 'If I have no control over the outcome If I have an impact, I will be responsible for that outcome. 'I am responsible for this.'

Overvaluing Thoughts

• 'If a bad thought comes to my mind, it means that I am bad, dangerous or It is an indication that I have 'lost my mind'.'
• 'My thoughts show what my personality really is.'

Research shows that the treatment process in which medication and therapy are combined is very beneficial. .

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder also affects the person's immediate environment. There are some points that people around him should pay attention to.

For example;

• Negative comments and criticisms should not be made.
• From his behavior. No attempt should be made to discourage them.
• It should be approached with patience and compassion.
• Do not display attitudes that support their behavior, as this will cause the disorder to flare up.

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