Dissecting OCD: From taboo themes to impulses, here's everything that you need to know

From recurring thoughts to compulsions, here's all that you need to know about OCD.

Published on: Mar 25, 2024 1:01 PM IST

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a condition where a person is compelled to perform repetitive tasks and is filled with unwanted thoughts. "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by persistent obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges, which can include a fear of contamination or germs, intrusive thoughts about harming oneself or others, persistent doubts about safety, preoccupation with order, symmetry, or exactness, and distressing religious or moral thoughts," wrote Therapist Maythal Eshaghian. (Unsplash)

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The thoughts and impulses are inconsistent in nature and are often not in sync with a person's thought patterns and value system.  (Unsplash)

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The recurring thoughts and patterns that happen in OCD are always beyond the person's control to stop or modify.  (Unsplash)

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Common taboo themes in OCD include religious obsessions, violence, morality, sexual obsessions and contamination.  (Unsplash)

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These obsessions can cause a lot of distress. They also disrupt the daily activities of the person and can take up a lot of time.  (Unsplash)

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Compulsion in OCD involves repetitive behaviours, and can affect people of all ages. Compulsions are both physical and mental in nature. (Unsplash)