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These are unwanted thoughts, ideas, and impulses that you have again and again. They won't go away. They get in the way of your normal thoughts and cause anxiety or fear. The thoughts may be sexual or violent, or they may make you worry about illness or infection.
Examples include: A fear of harm to yourself or a loved one. A driving need to do things perfectly or correctly. A fear of getting dirty or infected.
These are behaviors that you repeat to try to control the obsessions. Some people have behaviors that are rigid and structured, while others have very complex behaviors that change. Examples include: Washing, or checking that something has been done. Counting, often while doing another compulsive action, such as hand-washing. Repeating things or always moving items to keep them in perfect order.
Constant praying. How is OCD diagnosed? How is it treated? Health Tools Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Cause Cause Researchers have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD , but brain abnormalities, genetic family influences, and environmental factors are being studied.
What Happens What Happens With obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD , you develop disturbing, obsessive thoughts that cause fear or anxiety. When should you call your doctor? Call , the national suicide hotline at TALK , or other emergency services right away if: You or someone you know is thinking seriously of suicide or has recently tried suicide. Serious signs include these thoughts: You have decided on how to kill yourself, such as with a weapon or medicines.
You have set a time and place to do it. You think there is no other way to solve the problem or end the pain. You feel you cannot stop from hurting yourself or someone else.
Call a doctor right away if: You hear voices. You have been thinking about death or suicide a lot, but you do not have a suicide plan. You are worried that your feelings of depression or thoughts of suicide are not going away.
Seek care soon if: You have symptoms of depression, such as: Feeling sad or hopeless. Not enjoying anything. Having trouble with sleep. Feeling guilty. Feeling anxious or worried. You have been treated for depression for more than 3 weeks, but you are not getting better. Who to see Although there are many health professionals who can treat or monitor obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD , you may want to partner with a health professional who has had specific training in OCD management. Health professionals who can diagnose, treat, or monitor the progress of OCD include: Psychiatrists.
Family medicine doctors. Psychiatric nurse practitioners. Other health professionals who can provide ongoing counseling and support for OCD but cannot prescribe medicines include: Psychologists. Licensed mental health counselors.
Social workers. Exams and Tests Exams and Tests A diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD is based on your symptoms, medical history, and a physical exam. Ask yourself these questions: Do you have repeated thoughts that cause anxiety and that you cannot get rid of no matter how hard you try? Do you wash your hands frequently or keep things extremely clean and neat? Do you excessively check things? Because obsessive-compulsive disorder often requires specialized care, you may be referred to a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist, for evaluation and treatment.
Your doctor or mental health professional will ask additional questions based on your responses, symptoms and needs.
Preparing and anticipating questions will help you make the most of your appointment time. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Diagnosis Steps to help diagnose obsessive-compulsive disorder may include: Psychological evaluation. This includes discussing your thoughts, feelings, symptoms and behavior patterns to determine if you have obsessions or compulsive behaviors that interfere with your quality of life.
With your permission, this may include talking to your family or friends. Diagnostic criteria for OCD. Physical exam. This may be done to help rule out other problems that could be causing your symptoms and to check for any related complications. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Deep brain stimulation for obsessive compulsive disorder: Evolution of surgical stimulation target parallels changing model of dysfunctional brain circuits.
Frontiers in Neuroscience. During the activity you will be encouraged to experience the anxiety, refuse to perform a compulsion and wait for your anxiety level to slowly drop. You repeat the activity until you become used to it. You then move on to the next task or situation. Here is an example from someone whose OCD has a focus on a fear of dirt and disease, rated from 20 least anxiety to most anxiety.
Reproduced with permission from Blair-West RS et al. The Melbourne Clinic. The medication works to reduce the intrusive thoughts and compulsions and any related depression. Find a psychiatrist near you who specialises in treating OCD. They often hate the fact that they have no control over their compulsions and are mentally and physically exhausted from dealing with their OCD.
This is a general guide only, and does not replace individual medical advice. Please speak to your doctor for advice about your situation.
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