What are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder? How dangerous is it? How can they be controlled or mitigated? The answer is in this article.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder patients suffer from repetitive obsessive-compulsive disorder, but what are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder? In this article, we will address the answer and other important information. Just continue reading
Symptoms of extreme obsessive-compulsive disorder
When symptoms of the obsessive-compulsive disorder become severe, they affect the patient's relationships and responsibilities and reduce the quality of his life. Here are the most important symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Mania Syndrome (Obsession systems)
:These include
Don't touch the
things others have touched-
Feeling worried
when things aren't organized in some way-
Ensure doors are
closed and lights are turned off continuously-
Repeated ideas
about things you don't want to do-
: Force
Projection systems
These are repetitive coercive behaviors that the patient cannot stop doing. They include the following
Wash hands
frequently and over-
A lot of attention
to the way things are organized precisely, even when it's not necessary or
something else needs to be done
Repeating certain words or phrases without the
ability to stop-
Treatment of Severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
After we provided
enough information about the symptoms of extreme obsessive-compulsive disorder,
who
It is useful to address therapeutic methods, which include the following
Drug Treatment
Selective seratoin absorption inhibitors and tri-loop antidepressants are used, such as
(Fluoxetine).
(Fluvoxamine).
(Paroxetine).
(Sertraline).
(Clomipramine).
Behavioral Cognitive Therapy
Behavioral cognitive therapy is the most effective way to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
Deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation is used when other treatment methods are useless, where electrical wires are planted in certain parts of the brain and signals are sent to modify the abnormal brain activity
This procedure has also been used to treat Parkinson's disease and the ischaemia is unknown
Laser Plation
It is one of the most recent treatment methods in which the doctor performs a MRI and then creates a hole in the skull and removes the hyperactive circles of the brain
Tips for handling symptoms of extreme obsessive-compulsive disorder
Here are some tips that may help to address severe obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms, which include the following
take the
medications as directed by the doctor and do not stop them suddenly, even if
you feel better
Exercise, relax
and breathe deeply
Join support
groups
consult the doctor before taking any medications or supplements, as they may interfere with the medications of obsessive-compulsive disorder