How To Overcome OCD And Be Confident?

by Dr. Mitali Soni Loya Psychologist in Bhopal

OCD is nothing but Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is the disorder of the human mind. When it comes to the definition it means that a person is having certain thoughts and he/she cannot stop these obsessive thoughts. It is a serious problem and needs a treatment as soon as possible.

It doesn’t mean that all OCD patients are disturbed. But, some people are more affected than others, so you need to know about some symptoms to know what you are suffering from.

OCD symptoms

· Feeling fear of being late for any purpose

· Being scared of missing the flight

· Feeling that there is something wrong with you

· Touching the objects or places repeatedly

· Checking the objects/places over and over again

· Repeating the same task over and over

Why do I feel like this?

People suffer from OCD because of their brain. When the brain is working properly it will produce serotonin hormone which is the feel good hormone of the body. When the brain is producing too much serotonin then it will make the person feel bad or depressed. If you have OCD then your brain will not produce enough serotonin which results in the feeling of bad or depressed.

What can I do?

As mentioned above, OCD has some signs and symptoms. When someone suffers from OCD they cannot control their obsessive thoughts. The only way to overcome this is OCD treatment in Bhopal. The first thing that people need is the treatment and it will help them to live a better life. There are many treatments like CBT and medicines are available for the patients but these treatment methods will work only if the patients are willing to get treatment. The patient must follow the treatment plan properly so that they can get rid of OCD symptoms.

How to treat OCD?

The treatment of OCD is divided into two parts; the first one is the cognitive therapy which includes CBT. It is the best and effective way to treat OCD. It is very easy to use. It will train you to change your thinking. It will give you the skills to stop the obsessive thoughts. The second part is medications that are also very effective for treating OCD. It is the safest way to treat OCD and it will stop your thoughts and make you feel good. You can take the medication without a doctor’s advice.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, I would say that OCD is not a mental disorder but it is a neurological problem. You should visit a psychiatrist in Bhopal if you have OCD. There are various treatment options available for OCD patients but in this era, medication is the most effective treatment available for the patients.