Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder have a change that results in negative emotions and affects a person’s ability to behave normally.
If someone has an obsessive-compulsive disorder, It probably recognizes that obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are irrational. But even so, they feel unable to resist them and break free.
Symptoms Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
There are various symptoms of the obsessive-compulsive disorder such as:
Obsessive Disorder Symptoms:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessions are repeated, persistent and unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety.
- Fear of germs or dirt
- Extreme need for order
- Fear of hurting yourself or someone else
- Excessive doubt or fear of making a mistake
- Fear of embarrassment
- Fear of evil or hostile thoughts, including warped ideas about sex or religion
Common obsessive disorder signs and symptoms include:
- Fear of being infected by touching objects others have touched
- Doubts that you’ve locked the door or turned off the stove
- Intense stress when objects aren’t orderly or facing a certain way
- Images of driving your car into a crowd of people
- Thoughts about shouting obscenities or acting inappropriately in public
- Unpleasant sexual images
- Avoidance of situations that can trigger obsessions, such as shaking hands
Compulsive Disorder symptoms:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder compulsions are repetitive behaviors that you feel driven to perform.
- Checking
- Counting
- Orderliness
- Following a strict routine
- Demanding reassurance
Common compulsive disorder signs and symptoms include:
- Hand-washing until your skin becomes raw
- Checking doors repeatedly to make sure they are lock
- Checking the stove repeatedly to make sure it’s off
- Counting in certain patterns
- Silently repeating a prayer, word, or phrase
- Arranging your canned goods to face the same way
Causes of Obsessive-compulsive disorder:
Doctors aren’t sure why some people have Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Stress can make symptoms worse. There are several theories about the causes of Obsessive-compulsive disorder, including:
Genetics:
Children with Obsessive-compulsive disorder are more likely to have some relatives with Obsessive-compulsive disorder or other anxiety disorders.
The chemical messenger serotonin:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder responds positively to medicines that affect the level of serotonin in the brain.
Severity varies:
The obsessive-compulsive disorder usually begins in the teen or young adult years, but it can start in childhood. Symptoms usually begin gradually and tend to vary in severity throughout life.
The types of obsessions and compulsions you experience can also change over time. Symptoms generally worsen when you experience greater stress.
Risk factors:
- Having parents or other family members with the disorder can increase your risk of developing an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- If you’ve experienced a traumatic incident, your risk may increase.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder may be related to other mental health disorders, such as anxiety disorders, depression.
Complications:
- Excessive time spent engaging in conventional behaviors
- Health issues, such as frequent hand washing
- Difficulty attending work, school, or social activities
- Troubled relationships
- Overall poor quality of life
- Suicidal thoughts
Prevention:
There’s no sure way to prevent obsessive-compulsive disorder. But, getting treatment as soon as may help prevent obsessive-compulsive disorder.