Obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms and treatment of compulsive behavior and obsessive thoughts

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Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disorder of the
brain wherein a person feels the need to repeatedly do
a certain task.
A few affected people have repetitive thought
patterns, which they know are senseless but still make
them extremely anxious.
Most people have both repeated obsessions as well as
compulsions to do certain things such as washing
their hands a fixed number of times.
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Symptoms include both obsessions and compulsions.
OCD obsessions usually have certain themes such as
fear of contamination, sexual images or thoughts,
having things orderly etc.
OCD compulsions are certain behaviors that the
affected person tends to perform. These could be
washing and cleaning, counting, performing the same
action repeatedly etc.
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Factors that trigger OCD are:
Family history: Having family members with the
disorder can increase the risk of developing OCD.
Environmental factors: Brain injuries, infections etc.
Stressful life events: If you tend to react strongly to
stress, then the risk of OCD may increase. Stress also
worsens the existing condition.
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The exact cause of OCD is still not known but a few
theories are listed below.
Biology: Changes in body’s natural chemistry or brain
function.
Genetics: OCD runs in families sometimes and can be
passed on.
OCD may also stem from behavior related habits
learned over time.
Insufficient serotonin
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Take medications as directed: If medication is
stopped, OCD symptoms are likely to return.
Pay attention to warning signs: If you have identified
things that may trigger OCD, consult your doctor and
keep a close track of it.
Avoid drugs and alcohol
Manage stress with meditation, yoga, counseling etc.
Check before taking any other medications.
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Treating OCD can be difficult as the response to the
treatment varies from patient to patient.
OCD is generally treated with psychotherapy,
medication or both.
Treatment is most effective with a combination of
psychotherapy and medication.
Exposure therapy (psychological treatment) - The
compulsive person is exposed repeatedly to those
situations they dread until those situations no longer
can cause responses.
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Ayurveda employs a variety of herbs to treat OCD
-Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mandukparni (Centella
asiatica), Kushmand (Benincasa hispida), Jatamansi
(Nardostachys jatamansi), Shankhpushpi
(Convolvulus pluricaulis), Vacha (Acorus calamus),
Jyotishmati (Celastrus panniculatus) and
Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina).
These herbs in various combinations helps to reduce
obsessions and soothes the mind.
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