Types of obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-help with OCD
List the types of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Obsessive fears (fear of failure). Lack of confidence in his abilities: to sleep, to successfully speak in public,to be sexually powerful, Wake up on time, and fear to cry, to blush publicly etc.
Obsessive doubts — uncertainty about the correctness, or even the ability to perform various actions (turn off the gas or the iron, close the faucet, window, door, etc.). People in doubt and many times can check whether the effect.
To obsessive phobias include the fear of flying, fear for their loved ones, fear for attention, concerns of developing various diseases, fear of heights of the dark, of closed spaces or open areas, fear of pain , the fear of death, fear of insects etc.
Intrusive thoughts, images — not coming out of the head, contrary to the attitudes of a person (e.g., blasphemous thoughts of the clergy or indecent thoughts and images of virgins and respectable people).
Intrusive memories, impressions — unpleasant memories that occur in spite of our desire.
Obsessive acts — repetitive involuntary movement (zazhmurivaet eyes, licking lips, pulling up clothes, repairing hair, grimacing, winking, scratching the head, rearranging items, etc.)
Obsessive desire — controlled by a desire to count or read rearranging words, etc. To the obsessive urges include obrezanie nail biting or tearing of the skin on the fingers, pulling hair.
Everyone has noticed that –any of the above.
For the diagnosis of OCD it is important to answer three questions.
- How long do I own these thoughts, fears and feelings?
2.How often I commit obsessive acts?
3.If they bring me any inconvenience.
If the answers are negative: not long, not often, not deliver, then you don't have OCD or a mild form, don't be upset, it affects almost all people. If at least one or two questions the answer is Yes, you need correction. Obsessive –compulsive disorder is well addressed by cognitive-behavioral therapy. The main thing is to learn to treat obsessive fears, thoughts, feelings be calm and answer them Intrusive actions.
so, if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, calmly accept and realize this fact. You are a danger to themselves and society people. In neurosis thinking is not violated, and this disorder can be treated effectively. Learn more about neurosis. This knowledge will reduce anxiety and fear. Do not turn your obsessive thoughts. Just tell yourself: “It's a compulsion, and no more”. Many people come up with absurd thoughts. Remind yourself that the resulting anxiety is unfounded.
Try not to carry out compulsive actions. Wipe once a pen and say to yourself, “I handle rubbed it clean. No need to wipe it”. If the desire to repeat the obsessive action is very strong, try to make not immediately, but after some time, e.g. after 3 to 5 minutes. Say: “I hand washed, they clean. All right.&the Germs all eroded”.
Not to withdraw into themselves, not distancing from people. Communicate more with family and friends. It will distract you from obsessive thoughts.
Get yourself a cat or a dog, aquarium fish.
Great if you have a hobby, it will help the appearance in the brain of new impulses, and the gradual decay of the biochemical processes responsible for persistence.
Well helps to get rid of anxiety breathing exercises, yoga, relaxation. Often repeat affirmations "I'm okay”, “I am calm”, “I am healthy”, “I am OK” etc people in varying degrees, newrotation. Work on your problem. If you wish, the result will not keep itself waiting long. The road by walking!
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