Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychological disorder that causes the emergence of a certain type of thoughts, fears and obsessions, which may lead the patient to perform involuntary behaviors that negatively affect his daily ability to carry out activities normally, and it is also It can cause psychological distress, and is one of the most debilitating health conditions in the world, according to the US National Health Service.
When talking about treating this type of disorder, the close link between obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety and fear should be emphasized. Obsessive-compulsive disorder arises as a result of the predominance of specific thoughts in the mind of the individual and their repetition abnormally, and when the person feels those thoughts, he strives to resist them with fear and anxiety.
The acquisition of fear is linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder, as people with obsessive-compulsive disorder may suffer from fear and anxiety in the first place.
In a study published by Pubmed, research indicates a strong link between beliefs of self-doubt, anxiety, fear, and beliefs related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
The US National Institute of Mental Health has identified some of the symptoms of OCD that can interfere with all aspects of life, such as work, school, and personal relationships, including:
Anxiety about hygiene and fear of germs or pollution Frequent aggressive and disturbing thoughts towards others or oneself Anxiety about organizing or arranging things too symmetrical or too perfect Unwanted thoughts that may lead to violence or wrong relationships
Risk factors of obsessive-compulsive disorder
According to the institute, the causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder are not yet known, but there are some factors that may increase the risk of infection, such as:
Injury to a family member
Twin and family studies have shown that people who have first-degree relatives with OCD (such as a parent, sibling, or child) may be at increased risk.
brain structure
Imaging studies have shown differences in the frontal cortex in the brains of OCD patients. There may be a relationship between OCD symptoms and abnormalities in specific areas of the brain.
The surrounding environment
Childhood trauma and parenting conditions may be a factor in obsessive-compulsive disorder in some studies. More research is needed to better understand this relationship.
According to Pubmed, it is possible that anxiety is a closely related dimension of obsessive-compulsive disorder and affects other features of this disorder depending on the type of obsession, age of onset, comorbidities, and response patterns to treatment of intellectual obsessive-compulsive disorder and fear.
2023-08-11 18:46:25
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