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Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disorder of the brain wherein a person feels the need to repeatedly do a certain task.

A few affected people have repetitive thought patterns, which they know are senseless but still make them extremely anxious.

Most people have both repeated obsessions as well as compulsions to do certain things such as washing their hands a fixed number of times.

Symptoms include both obsessions and compulsions.

OCD obsessions usually have certain themes such as fear of contamination, sexual images or thoughts, having things orderly etc.

OCD compulsions are certain behaviors that the affected person tends to perform. These could be washing and cleaning, counting, performing the same action repeatedly etc.

Factors that trigger OCD are:Family history: Having family members with

the disorder can increase the risk of developing OCD.

Environmental factors: Brain injuries, infections etc.

Stressful life events: If you tend to react strongly to stress, then the risk of OCD may increase. Stress also worsens the existing condition.

The exact cause of OCD is still not known but a few theories are listed below.

Biology: Changes in body’s natural chemistry or brain function.

Genetics: OCD runs in families sometimes and can be passed on.

OCD may also stem from behavior related habits learned over time.

Insufficient serotonin

Take medications as directed: If medication is stopped, OCD symptoms are likely to return.

Pay attention to warning signs: If you have identified things that may trigger OCD, consult your doctor and keep a close track of it.

Avoid drugs and alcoholManage stress with meditation, yoga,

counseling etc.Check before taking any other medications.

Treating OCD can be difficult as the response to the treatment varies from patient to patient.

OCD is generally treated with psychotherapy, medication or both.

Treatment is most effective with a combination of psychotherapy and medication.

Exposure therapy (psychological treatment) - The compulsive person is exposed repeatedly to those situations they dread until those situations no longer can cause responses.

Ayurveda employs a variety of herbs to treat OCD -Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Mandukparni (Centella asiatica), Kushmand (Benincasa hispida), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Jyotishmati (Celastrus panniculatus) and Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina).

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