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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition marked by unwanted, recurring thoughts, called obsessions, and repetitive behaviors or mental acts, called compulsions, done to ease the distress those thoughts cause. People with OCD often recognize that the thoughts and rituals are excessive but feel unable to stop them. The cycle can take up more than an hour a day and interfere with work, relationships, and daily life. OCD affects an estimated 1% to 3% of people during their lifetime.
The symptoms of OCD fall into two connected patterns: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive, unwanted thoughts or urges, and can include:
Compulsions are repeated actions done to relieve the anxiety an obsession creates, and can include:
The exact cause of OCD is not known, and research points to a combination of factors. Differences in how certain areas of the brain function appear to play a role, along with genetics and family history, which raise the risk when a close relative has OCD. Symptoms sometimes begin or worsen after a stressful event, an infection, or a head injury. Symptoms usually start in late childhood or early adulthood, with most people diagnosed by their late teens or twenties.
There is no single lab test or at-home test that diagnoses OCD. A mental health professional makes the diagnosis through a clinical evaluation, reviewing the pattern of obsessions and compulsions, how much time they take, and how much they disrupt daily life. A common benchmark is that the thoughts or behaviors consume at least an hour a day and cause significant distress. Because OCD can resemble other conditions, a full assessment also helps distinguish it from anxiety disorders and related concerns.
OCD is most often treated with a specific form of therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Exposure and response prevention (ERP), a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, gradually exposes a person to the source of their anxiety while helping them resist the compulsion, and it is considered the first-line therapy for OCD. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the medications most commonly prescribed. Many people see a meaningful drop in symptoms with treatment, and care is adjusted over time based on how they respond.
The right mental health professional will assess your symptoms, confirm a diagnosis, and build a treatment plan that fits your life. Use Zocdoc to find OCD treatment near you and book a visit based on your insurance and availability.
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