Washing hands frequently, cleaning the house, checking door locks. Symptoms of mental illness, recognize OCD and get treated.

What is OCD?

OCD is a mental disorder in which a person’s behavior is not normal. Due to his/her abnormal behavior the patient himself and his/her family also get worried. Women are more victims of OCD than men. 1.5% people worldwide are victims of OCD, of which 1.0% are women. OCD starts around 19-20 years of age and there is a possibility of OCD occurring in women even during menopause.

4 categories of OCD

The effect of obsessive compulsive disorder is not the same on every person. There are 4 categories of OCD. Symptoms of each category are different. Two categories of OCD are more common in women – Contamination OCD and Symmetry and Ordering OCD. The patient is treated according to his/her condition. Let us know about the 4 categories of OCD and their symptoms.

contamination ocd

This category of OCD is more common in women. In this category, the patient has a phobia of cleaning. A woman suffering from this disease cleans the house several times a day, yet she does not get satisfaction. he/she is afraid that there will be dirt, germs and bacteria in his/her house. If germs spread in the house, it can cause harm to the family. Such women wash their hands frequently. Does household work wearing gloves. Keep washing toilet, bathroom and kitchen with water again and again.

All their energy is spent in cleaning. Some women take bath repeatedly and for long periods of time. Their skin becomes dry due to repeated application of soap. Such women are afraid of touching anything. No matter how much we explain to them, the fear in their mind does not go away. Such women get cured only after treatment.

Symmetry and Ordering OCD

Women of this category keep arranging their house all day long. They have a phobia of keeping everything neatly. The pillow should be in this position, the bedsheet should be spread like this. If guests come to the house and the cushion moves even a little, then she sternly tells the guest why you have not kept the cushion properly. Get it right first. Family members remain troubled by his/her actions. They don’t understand how to live in their own home with so many restrictions.

checking ocd

This includes those people who check their work again and again. After closing the door, check again whether the door closes properly or not. Similarly, despite switching off windows, lights, fans, gas, geysers, they are checked again and again. The phobia of repeatedly checking things is more common in men than in women.

Ruminations and Intrusive Thoughts OCD

In this, disturbing thoughts always come in the mind of such a patient. he/she feels as if someone might do violence to him/her or his/her family. Fear, restlessness and nervousness are always visible on the face of such a patient. Such patients are always trying to protect themselves and their families.

What is the treatment for OCD?

For the treatment of OCD, it is necessary to go to a psychiatrist. Apart from counselling, therapy and medicines are given for this mental illness. If the disease is identified early, treatment becomes easier, hence vigilance is necessary. If the behavior of any member of the family is changing. If his/her behavior falls into the four categories mentioned above, then you should definitely contact an expert.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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