How do I get rid of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Definition of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disorder that involves a mental health condition. It consists of two parts. The first is the thoughts and obsessions that control the person (obsessions), and the second is the compulsions that the person performs as a result of exposure to these obsessions. So that he feels the urge to do a certain behavior repeatedly. Examples include: washing hands excessively to the point that it sometimes causes bleeding, or over-checking doors or locks to make sure everything is safe.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment

Psychotherapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps to counteract the thoughts and fears he suffers from, and exposure and response prevention (ERP) is one of the most popular cognitive behavioral therapies; Where the person is exposed to thoughts, images, and situations that cause him anxiety and obsessions, and then the therapist helps him not respond to his fears the way he normally responds.

pharmaceutical

The drug treatment is to choose antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs); It restores the balance of chemicals in the brain, but its effect appears after several months of use, and these drugs include fluoxetine, fluvoxamine and sertraline, and if patients do not respond to these types of medications, Some research has shown that they can respond well to antipsychotic medications, such as risperidone, although other research varies in determining the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications in treating OCD.

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) can be used, and they include one type of drug that helps treat OCD, clomipramine. It is necessary to talk to the doctor or pharmacist to learn about the benefits and side effects of medications, and to talk to him before suddenly stopping the medication; In order to avoid aggravation of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder or the occurrence of other health damages, and in the event of the failure of previous treatments; The person may need treatment in a mental hospital.

Facts about obsessive-compulsive disorder

• There are some facts associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder, including:
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder can begin at an early age. From the age of seven to twelve.
• OCD affects males more than females during childhood, and vice versa in adulthood.
• OCD symptoms can change over time. A person who suffers from excessive hand washing can stop and start over making sure the doors are locked, for example.

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