Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. Show OCD isn’t about habits like biting your nails or thinking negative thoughts. An obsessive thought might be that certain numbers or colors are “good” or “bad.” A compulsive habit might be to wash your hands seven times after touching something that could be dirty. Although you may not want to think or do these things, you feel powerless to stop. Everyone has habits or thoughts that repeat sometimes. People with OCD have thoughts or actions that:
OCD Types and SymptomsOCD comes in many forms, but most cases fall into at least one of four general categories:
[Self-Test] Do You Have Symptoms of OCD? Obsessions and CompulsionsMany people who have OCD know that their thoughts and habits don’t make sense. They don’t do them because they enjoy them, but because they can’t quit. And if they stop, they feel so bad that they start again. Obsessive thoughts can include:
Compulsive habits can include:
Doctors aren’t sure why some people have OCD. Stress can make symptoms worse. It’s a bit more common in women than in men. Symptoms often appear in teens or young adults. OCD risk factors include:
Sometimes, a child might have OCD after a streptococcal infection. This is called pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections, or PANDAS. OCD DiagnosisYour doctor may do a physical exam and blood tests to make sure something else isn’t causing your symptoms. They will also talk with you about your feelings, thoughts, and habits. OCD TreatmentThere’s no cure for OCD. But you may be able to manage how your symptoms affect your life through medicine, therapy, or a combination of treatments. Treatments include:
Some separate conditions are similar to OCD. They involve obsessions with things like:
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What are the 4 types of OCD?OCD can manifest in four main ways: contamination/washing, doubt/checking, ordering/arranging, and unacceptable/taboo thoughts. Obsessions and compulsions that revolve about contamination and germs are the most common type of OCD, but OCD can cover a wide range of topics.
What are the 7 types of OCD?Common Types of OCD. Aggressive or sexual thoughts. ... . Harm to loved ones. ... . Germs and contamination. ... . Doubt and incompleteness. ... . Sin, religion, and morality. ... . Order and symmetry. ... . Self-control.. |