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For reservations and inquiries, please call the following numbers: 00905312945555 WhatsApp or Call 00905386358998 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that traps a person in a cycle of repetitive thoughts and behaviors. A person with OCD becomes anxious due to recurring thoughts, fears, or images (obsessions) that they cannot control. The anxiety caused by these thoughts is often triggered by the need to perform certain rituals or actions quickly (compulsions). Repetition temporarily stops the anxiety, and when the obsessive thoughts reoccur, the person must repeat the same thought over and over again. This OCD cycle can prevent people from performing their normal daily activities, stealing hours from their day. People with OCD may be aware that their obsessions are unreal or meaningless, but they are unable to stop repeating these actions. What are the symptoms of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)? • Fear of contamination • Fear of hurting someone else • Fear of making mistakes • Fear of being disreputable or behaving in a socially unacceptable way • Fear of thinking evil or doing wrong • Order, symmetry, and a need for perfection • Extreme suspicion and a need for constant reassurance General (widespread) OCD symptoms Repeated washing, bathing, or handwashing Refusal to shake hands or touch a doorknob Checking the door or gas valve lock Constantly counting aloud or subtly when performing routine tasks Constantly arranging objects Eating food in a specific order Repeating words, images, or thoughts that are often disturbing and distressing Repeating certain words, phrases, or prayers The need to perform a specific number of tasks Collecting or accumulating worthless objects What causes OCD? Although the cause is not fully understood, research has shown that biological and environmental factors may be linked to OCD. How is OCD treated? OCD does not go away on its own, so it is important to address it. The best treatment is behavioral and cognitive therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy: The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to help people with OCD face their fears without doing repetitive things, which reduces anxiety. This therapy also focuses on reducing the intrusive or catastrophic thoughts common in OCD patients. Drug therapy: Tricyclic antidepressants and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can help treat OCD. In severe cases where patients do not respond to medication and cognitive behavioral therapy, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or brain surgery may be used. During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), electrodes are placed on the patient's head and a series of electric shocks are delivered to the brain, causing seizures. These seizures cause the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. As a result of ongoing treatment, patients lead normal or near-normal lives. Early diagnosis always reduces treatment time. Symptoms of generalized (broad-spectrum) OCD include: • Frequent washing, bathing, or handwashing • Refusal to shake hands or touch a doorknob • Checking that the door or gas valve is locked • Constantly counting aloud or silently while performing routine tasks • Constantly arranging objects • Eating food in a specific order • Repeating words, images, or thoughts that are often disturbing and distressing • Repeating certain words, phrases, or prayers • The need to perform a specific number of tasks • Collecting or accumulating worthless objects