This article will provide examples of the various types of obsessions and compulsions that can manifest in this disorder.
Obsessions
Obsessionsare the first half of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the mental experience that leads to compulsive behaviors.
Obsessions involveintrusivethoughts, feelings, and mental imagesthat can seem like they are taking over.
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Oftentimes people know their thoughts are irrational, while other times, they believe their worries are valid.
Moral and religious worry: Worry about being good and living a moral enough life.
Perfectionism: Worry about how straight, symmetrical, or even objects are.
Fear of losing or forgetting something important.
An inability to make decisions on what to keep and what to throw away.
A fixation on certain numbers and/or colors being good/correct or bad/incorrect.
They experience intrusive and distressing thoughts that are the opposite of their own identity.
Relationships: Doubts and fears that intrude upon your romantic relationships.
Compulsions
Compulsionsare behaviors done in response to an obsessive thought.
Even though people with OCD feeldrivento engage in these behaviors, they don’t want to.
Compulsive behaviors may significantly impact the quality of life.
Common Compulsions in OCD
A compulsion can be a physical act or a mental one.
These are not the same as obsessive-compulsive disorder, although there are overlapping symptoms.
If you recognize some of these symptoms in yourself, you are not alone and help is available.
Don’t let feelings of embarassment, shame, or guilt hold you back from getting treatmnet.
Trained professionals are familiar with these distressing thought patterns and will help you overcome.
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