OCD - Obsessive–compulsive disorder
By now, hopefully you will have read through all the pages relating to anxiety. OCD is not dissimiliar to having anxiety, therefore you may find that reading the information regarding anxiety may provide some sort of help with OCD.
Signs of OCD
OCD usually takes the form of feeling anxious whilst carrying out some sort of function, say for example switching off a light. The fear within does not subside and therefore leads that person to carry out that same task again, even though this may be not be necessary. The person may find themselves switching the light on or off numerous times until that feeling of dread within themselves subsides.
Other examples of OCD are :
Washing ones hand repeatedly.
Writing checklists.
Repeatedly checking things, such as re-closing a door to ensure it is shut.
Checking one's appearance and continually seeking re-assurance regarding one's appearance.
Anything that is obsessively repeated.
Coping
All the methods described within the coping with anxiety section may prove helpful.
However, in addition, such things as working with behavioural charts can be useful.
This can take the form of identifying the behaviour or problem, breaking the problem down into manageable parts, then looking at alternative behaviours or understandings of the issues.
Self help groups
A number of self help groups have arisen around the country. Contact your local self help group for further information. Further information can be found by clicking on here (OCD UK) or here (OCD Action).
Signs of OCD
OCD usually takes the form of feeling anxious whilst carrying out some sort of function, say for example switching off a light. The fear within does not subside and therefore leads that person to carry out that same task again, even though this may be not be necessary. The person may find themselves switching the light on or off numerous times until that feeling of dread within themselves subsides.
Other examples of OCD are :
Washing ones hand repeatedly.
Writing checklists.
Repeatedly checking things, such as re-closing a door to ensure it is shut.
Checking one's appearance and continually seeking re-assurance regarding one's appearance.
Anything that is obsessively repeated.
Coping
All the methods described within the coping with anxiety section may prove helpful.
However, in addition, such things as working with behavioural charts can be useful.
This can take the form of identifying the behaviour or problem, breaking the problem down into manageable parts, then looking at alternative behaviours or understandings of the issues.
Self help groups
A number of self help groups have arisen around the country. Contact your local self help group for further information. Further information can be found by clicking on here (OCD UK) or here (OCD Action).