Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often become the subject of a lack of understanding that focuses on the particular rituals they perform as a part of their disorder. The truth of the matter is that this particular anxiety disorder represents a very serious condition that often grips the victim’s mind with fear and, in a very real way, controls their lives.
If you think you might have OCD symptoms or need help with OCD, contact us to see what treatment options are available.
Individuals who suffer from OCD are held captive by unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that make them feel nervous or afraid. To get rid of these thoughts, the person will create a set of behavioral “rules” (compulsions) that must be repeated several times over. These self-imposed rituals generally only manage to dissipate the fear for a short time, which makes seeking treatment even more important.
Most Common OCD Obsessions
- A fear of dirt or germs
- Disgust with bodily waste or fluids
- Concern with order, balance, and exactness
- Worry that a task has been done poorly
- Need for constant reassurance
- Fear of harming a family member or friend
- Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts, and
- Thinking about certain words, images, sounds, or numbers all the time
Homosexual Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (HOCD)
Homosexual OCD (“HOCD”) is a specific subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in which the person suffers from frequent and continued sexual obsessions and doubts about their own sexual orientation. As of this writing the term HOCD is not yet a scientific term but it has evolved within the OCD community to help describe the symptoms that accompany those who are hounded by thoughts about being gay.
Most Common OCD Compulsions
- Excessively repetitive cleaning and grooming
- Seeking constant reassurance and approval
- Ordering and arranging items in certain ways
- Counting to a certain number over and over
- Saving newspapers, mail, or containers when they are no longer needed
- Repeating actions, such as: going in and out of a door, sitting down and getting up from a chair, or touching certain objects several times
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