{"id":1682,"date":"2019-08-31T12:14:48","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T12:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/?page_id=1682"},"modified":"2021-08-01T14:40:13","modified_gmt":"2021-08-01T14:40:13","slug":"ocd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/mental-illness\/ocd\/","title":{"rendered":"OCD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects men, women and children, and can develop at any age. OCD is a mental health condition in which a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.<\/p>\n
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OCD becomes a problem when it significantly interferes with your daily life.<\/p>\n
Although the condition is multi-faceted, it is defined ultimately by obsessive and compulsive behaviours:<\/p>\n
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For example, someone’s obsessive fear of their house burning down may lead to the compulsive behaviour of checking the oven is turned off multiple times a day. This chain of actions can be divided into 4 main steps:<\/p>\n
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Some common obsessions experienced by people with OCD are:<\/p>\n
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It is important to remember that although you may have obsessive thoughts that are particularly violent or sexual in nature, it does not mean that you’ll act on them.<\/p>\n
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Some common compulsive behaviours experienced by people with OCD are:<\/p>\n
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It is normal for people with OCD to feel ashamed or embarrassed about seeking help. However,\u00a0 Ahmeys healthcare professionals are committed to providing a safe and understanding space for you to talk about your concerns. OCD is unlikely to get better without intervention, so treatment and support are vital to helping manage your symptoms and give you a better quality of life.<\/p>\n
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An Ahmeys healthcare professional may suggest two ways for you to get help:<\/p>\n
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Psychological therapies can help you almost immediately, but SSRIs can take several months before you notice any effects.<\/p>\n
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If you feel you may be suffering Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, visit an Ahmeys healthcare professional now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects men, women and children, and can develop at any age. OCD is a mental health condition in which a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. OCD becomes a problem when it significantly interferes with your daily life. Symptoms Although the condition is multi-faceted, it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1893,"parent":1664,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n