How Can OCD Manifesting As A Fear Of Cats, Dogs And Rabies Be Treated?
Now, here is my problem. My OCD is mixed with my fear of dogs and anything that can transmit Rabies. This has become a heady mix of deadly cocktail for my brain. Wherever I go, I feel I have been scratched by dogs. I turn around while walking to see if I have been bitten by dogs or cats, etc.
This has now started to affect my family life. I have a two-years old son. Whenever I take him out, I think that I have exposed him to dogs or cats and he will get rabies. I constantly checks his body for any bite or scratch marks. I am afraid to be alone with him as I fear that I might harm him in anyways. I randomly go and take full dose of anti-rabies injections as I think I am bitten by dogs. In short, I have gone insane.
I am writing this email to you as my last resort. I don't know what to do. Please help me. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
OCD is treatable
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The most important thing about OCD is that it is treatable. With the right set of medications, most individuals can recover in a range of 60 to 80% and few of lucky can get complete relief from these absurd thoughts.
I am not sure whether you are under treatment but in case this has not been started I will request you to not to delay seeking help from a psychiatrist in your city.
I do not find any rationale for suffering once there are ample options available for treatment.
I also feel that there is nothing called a last resort. You need to have an optimistic attitude and right action to deliver a positive impact on your life.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashok Kumar, Psychiatrist