Obsessive Compulsive Disorder not a Disease to Bother

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is known to be mental health disorder which affects people of all ages. It is a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are nothing but unwanted, intrusive thoughts images or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings. The exact reason for the cause of OCD is not known, but some risk factors contribute to the development of OCD, they are as follows:

1.     Family History: If any of the family member is found out to be having OCD then there is a higher chances of the younger ones developing the same.

2.  Stress: Experiencing highly stressful event may trigger intrusive thinking or obsessive thinking and ritualistic behaviour.

3.  Mental health disorder: If you suffer from depression, anxiety another mental health disorder or substance abuse, you may have a greater risk of OCD.

Here are some of the Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders:

·        Hair Pulling – Trichotillomania (TTM)

Trichotillomania (TTM), also popularly known as hair-pulling, is the compulsion to pull out one's hair. They may pluck the hair out of their head, eyebrow, eyelashes, arms legs, face or other areas of the body. They do it in secret and feel embarrassing at the same time. TTM may relieve stress and bring pleasure to those affected by this habit disorder. Sometimes, they are unaware of their actions. Either way, they find the urge hard to resist.

·        Skin Pricking – Excoriation

Individuals who suffer from excoriation, or skin-picking, pick their skin until it bleeds or becomes damaged. Those who suffer from the skin-picking habit may feel anxious or the urge to pick so strongly that they are unable to resist, regardless of the damage that occurs. Most people pick the skin on their face, but this habit can be acted out anywhere on the body. Usually, after excoriation takes place, the person will experience feelings of depression or guilt.

·        Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is when a person is obsessed with a perceived flaw in their body. In many cases, a BDD sufferer will avoid leaving their house. Some individuals with BDD can recognize they are exaggerating, while others cannot.

Treatment options for OCD:

• ·        Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• ·        Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy
• ·        Medication
• ·        Individual and Group Therapy
• ·        Set healthy goals and stick to your goals
• ·        Continue work and social routines
• ·        Continue work and social routines
• ·        Follow your doctor’s directions
• ·        Take any prescribed medication as directed
• ·        Contact your doctor or therapist if symptoms worsen
• ·        Explore healthy forms of self-expression, such as art or other hobbies
• ·      Keep your appointments with your doctor or therapist, even if you feel they are   no longer needed

A lot of people are affected by this disorder, but one should always remember that there is treatment for the OCD. One can only overcome this by having high determination and self-evaluation.

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