Aspects of OCD

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Aspects of OCD
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Obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD is something
that many people suffer from. Sufferers of OCD
experience intrusive thoughts that motivate
sufferers to engage in compulsions. Compulsions
unfortunately are partially responsible for
keeping the problem going. A common example is
homosexual OCD. Sufferers of this could be
sitting in the bath and seeing someone from their
own gender sit next to them and wonder why they
noticed them. As they cant be sure that they
didnt notice them because theyre gay.
Compulsions can have an intoxicating effect and
alleviate distress but in the long-term increase
distress. 
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This is because compulsions often confirm the
validity of the intrusive thoughts and thereby
make it more likely that intrusive thoughts hold
more emotional significance. In addition
sufferers may also avoid triggers related to
their OCD. Homosexual OCD sufferers may for
example avoid crowded areas in order to avoid
potential triggers. This can cause an absence of
anxiety related to their triggers but can also
greatly restrict the quality of life of the
sufferer. Most people in the world also assume
that OCD relates to hand washing or cleanliness
and dont know that things like homosexual OCD
exist. Because of this sufferers can often
believe that they are secretly homosexual and
experience great distress.
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Recent studies have indicated that OCD has
increased during Covid-19 pandemic. The types of
OCD that have become more prevalent sometimes
relate to cleanliness or an excessive fear of
bacteria. However other categories of OCD have
also become more common. The type of OCD a
sufferer experiences does not have to be
straightforwardly linked to aspects of their
environment. Isolation is also something which
increases the severity of OCD. Increased
symptomatology can further make people isolate.
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It is important to note that OCD is unlike
psychosis in many ways. People suffering from
psychosis may have delusions in which they think
that the dog is in contact with the FBI and fully
believe this. Sufferers of OCD often know that
their thoughts do not relate to reality but find
it very difficult to just let them be. Because of
the distress that they cause and the related
short term alleviation of distress by engaging in
compulsions. Many mental health providers in
London are not aware of the different forms of
OCD and how to treat them. They may therefore
misunderstand the problem and treat it
incorrectly which can in some cases make symptoms
worse. Some mental health treatment in London is
specialised in treating OCD.
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Due to the inflationary nature of treatment
facilities, finding the correct treatment
approaches can be very challenging. It is
therefore very helpful to find a therapist near
you that focuses and specialises in treating OCD.
In addition to psychotherapy, many forms of
medication exist, that can decrease the symptoms
related to OCD and can generally increase
self-esteem. Confidence is important as it
decreases the symptoms that sufferers experience.
Sufferers of OCD often reports of a lack of
confidence, which can make any form of
uncertainty appear as more threatening than it
actually is. This motivates further verification
and can also make OCD symptoms increase. We can
help you find a suitable psychotherapist in
London.
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