Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a serious anxiety disorder. It can come in a variety of forms. When you have this disorder you become obsess with doing this one specific task or set of tasks. The symptoms of OCD are obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are thoughts that you cannot stop thinking about. Some common obsessions are fears of dying or getting a disease, getting hurt or hurting others. Obsessions are difficult to control when you have OCD. Compulsions have to deal with your actions when you repeatedly do something over and over again. Compulsions can be cleaning or messing something up repeatedly. Most people with OCD don’t realize they have a problem. They will try to convince their self and others that nothing they are doing is wrong. Some ways to deal with OCD or to get help is to seek therapy such as behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, or medication.