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What Are The Symptoms Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

heyy, i have been doing the rituals for years now, like when i breath i click my throat and i count before i go into rooms and like if i dont turn a light switch on and off a certain amount of times i think that someone is going to die or something really bad is going to happen. do i have OCD?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hii

OCD has two parts
1. obsession
2. compulsion.

The ritual that you have done is compulsion and it is a part of OCD

So need to more evaluation before start any treatment.

I prefer SSRI like fluoxetine anf fluaxamine to treat it.

But 1st you have to consult and get proper evaluation.

IF diagnoses confirm after evaluation then need to treat it for long period of time.
Thank you.
Get well soon.



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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Ashish Mittal's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Excessive, unwanted, repetitive thoughts with or without compulsive rituals may occur in psychological problem called obsessive compulsive disorder. Which is a treatable condition. In my opinion you probably have OCD.

You need to meet your nearby psychiatrist for final assessment. In treatment options are TCAs and SSRIs +/_ cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). So, do not feel worry and work towards treatment.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Hii OCD has two parts 1. obsession 2. compulsion. The ritual that you have done is compulsion and it is a part of OCD So need to more evaluation before start any treatment. I prefer SSRI like fluoxetine anf fluaxamine to treat it. But 1st you have to consult and get proper evaluation. IF diagnoses confirm after evaluation then need to treat it for long period of time. Thank you. Get well soon.