Typical symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) include two main aspects: obsessions and compulsions.
Obsessions:
1.Intense fears: People with OCD may experience intense and irrational fears, such as fear that they or others will be harmed, sick, or mishap.
2.Recurring thoughts: These fears are often accompanied by recurrent, uncontrolled thoughts, even though the patient knows they are irrational.
3.Try to ignore or resist: People try their best to ignore or fight these fearful thoughts, but are often distressed and frustrated.
Compulsions:
1.Repeated hand washing or cleaning: Patients may have excessive hygiene habits and wash or clean frequently to reduce fear of germs, dirt, or disease.
2.Double-checking: Double-checking certain things, such as whether the door is locked and whether the appliance is closed, can ease anxiety about a possible disaster.
3.Counting or repeating calculations: Doing math or counting may be done to avoid certain unfortunate events, such as the death of a family member or an accident.
4.Compulsive thoughts or prayers: Repeated obsessive thoughts or prayers in the hope of preventing negative events from happening.
5.Specific Behavioral Patterns: Accomplish certain specific behavioral patterns that are meant to alleviate internal obsessive thoughts.
OCD is characterized by the fact that these obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviors take up a significant amount of an individual's time, interfere with daily life and social functioning, and people are often troubled by these behaviors. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder that often includes cognitive-behavioral, medications, or a combination of both. If you or others suspect obsessive-compulsive symptoms, it is advisable to seek professional mental health counseling.