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Do you often do certain activities repeatedly? Watch Out for OCD Symptoms
Frequently doing certain activities repeatedly without realizing it can be a sign of a psychological disorder in a person. A disorder that makes the sufferer always feel restless, anxious, worried and afraid and wants to do work or activities repeatedly is a symptom of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a psychological disorder that affects a person's thoughts and behavior, causing the sufferer to have uncontrollable thoughts and impulses which can be repetitive (obsessive) and the behavior appears forced (compulsive). The sufferer can no longer control these patterns of behavior and thoughts. Even though this may not be in the sufferer's thoughts and behavior, the sufferer automatically cannot stop it and in the end it can interfere with daily activities.
A person who experiences OCD symptoms can show obsessive, compulsive symptoms or both simultaneously. It is important to know that obsessions here are thoughts that occur repeatedly which can trigger feelings of anxiety in a person. Meanwhile, compulsiveness is a person's behavior that is carried out repeatedly. These OCD symptoms can appear and disappear suddenly and over time, but they can also get worse for someone who experiences them. The symptoms of OCD are divided into two, namely obsessive and compulsive symptoms, including:
Obsessive Symptoms include:
Stress when seeing a group of objects that are not aligned or symmetrical
Anxiety or contracting a disease so you avoid shaking hands or coming into direct contact with other people
Always want to make sure the situation is safe repeatedly, for example whether the stove at home has been turned off or not, the house has been locked properly before leaving the house or not.
Fear of saying something that could offend other people.
Compulsive Symptoms, including:
Arranging objects or items in a symmetrical or regular pattern or direction
Repeating certain words or sentences silently so that you don't make mistakes when saying them
Showering or washing your hands repeatedly causes cuts or abrasions
However, not all of a person's thoughts or behavior that cause anxiety can be categorized as obsessive and compulsive disorders. If you experience the symptoms above and they become a nuisance in your daily activities and are dangerous for yourself and others, you should consult a specialist psychiatrist at the nearest hospital. Healthy greetings
Reference :
National Institutes of Health (2022). National Institute of Mental Health. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Mayo Clinic,. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)