Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Specialists in Kandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurring, unwanted intrusive thoughts, called obsessions, that drive a person to perform repetitive behaviors or mental acts, called compulsions, in an attempt to reduce distress or prevent a feared outcome. These obsessions and compulsions consume significant time, often more than an hour daily, and can severely interfere with work, relationships, and daily activities. Individuals with OCD typically recognize their thoughts and behaviors as excessive or irrational, but feel unable to control them without treatment. The condition often begins in childhood, adolescence, or early adulthood.

Causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Believed to result from a combination of genetic predisposition, abnormalities in brain circuits involving serotonin regulation, and environmental factors such as significant stress or trauma. A family history of OCD or related anxiety disorders increases risk, and in some cases, childhood streptococcal infections have been linked to sudden symptom onset.

Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Intrusive, unwanted, and distressing thoughts, repetitive behaviors such as excessive checking or cleaning, need for symmetry or exactness, excessive counting or repeating actions, fear of contamination, difficulty discarding items, significant time spent on rituals, distress when unable to complete compulsions

Treatment & Types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Kandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Cognitive behavioral therapy, particularly a specialized form called exposure and response prevention, is highly effective in reducing symptoms by gradually confronting fears without performing compulsions. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used, often at higher doses than for depression, and combination therapy tends to produce the best outcomes for moderate to severe cases.

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