Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
There are some people who are compelled to wash their hands several times a day until they become chapped. Others find a compelling need to avoid stepping on cracks when walking inside shopping malls or big office buildings. Still, there are some who ritually wipe off the doorknob every time somebody enters his house or room. These people are suffering from an anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD.
OCD is characterized by obsession, distress, unwanted thoughts or images, and compulsion. Those who suffer from it have ritualistic behaviors that interrupt their daily activities. Most of their thoughts, impulses, or repetitive behaviors are related to excessive, unfounded worries about particular real life situations, problems, or a dreaded event. Despite the fact that they are aware of their unreasonable compulsions, they cannot stop themselves from performing these rituals, and most often, this leads them to think that they have gone crazy.
Various theories have been released with regard to the specific cause of OCD. The most common of these is the possibility of an insufficient level of serotonin, which acts as the brain’s chemical messengers. There are also several studies that link strep throat infections with OCD, especially in children. Other contributing factors are related to biological and environmental elements.
Cognitive behavior therapy, along with psychiatric medications, will greatly help in easing the symptoms and in allowing OCD sufferers to live normal, worry-free lives. With family and friends who care, OCD can be defeated.
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