“Georgian Clinics” JSC

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by irrational thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). It is possible that only obsessions or only compulsions are observed During the disorder, the patient may not realize that his obsessions are unjustified and try to ignore them or cope with them. However, this only increases stress and anxiety Ultimately, a person tries to fulfill a compulsion to overcome stressful feelings Obsessive-compulsive disorder usually develops around a specific topic, such as a fear of being contaminated by germs. In order for the patient to overcome this fear, he washes his hands very often until the clusters break and hurt. Despite trying to ignore the fears and thoughts, they still come back This process creates a vicious cycle characteristic of this disorder