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Other types of Obsessions
Till now we have discussed about;
* Thoughts of dirt………. Resulting in frequent washing
* Thought of doubt……..Resulting in frequent in frequent checking
There are other types of obsession that extremely important because patient usually hide these thoughts. These are;
1. Sexual obsessions
2. Religious obsessions
Sexual obsessions are repetitive sexual thoughts. How can we differentiate these thoughts from sexual fantasy? One important difference is sexual fantasy person is enjoying these thoughts while sexual obsession person is disturbed by these thoughts. Another difference is sexual obsession are more severe in nature and persons usually try to resist them
Religious obsession usually in the form of blasphemous thoughts, patients realizes that these thoughts are foolish and try to resist them
3.Some people are obsessed with orderliness and symmetry
Some Facts about OCD:
1. Patient is not responsible for these thoughts rather disease is responsible.
2. This is treatable condition
3. Treatment can be in the form of medicines and psychological treatment
4. Medicines reduce the severity and frequency of these thoughts, while psychological treatment helps to deal with
Tips for the patients and family member of OCD:
1. Don’t blame the patient for thoughts, blame the disease
2. Don’t try to resist these thoughts, the more you try to resist the more they will come. Resist the compulsions. For example, don’t resist thoughts of dirt rather resist the hand washing
3. You can write down your obsession. By doing this severity of these thoughts can be minimized
4. Regular exercise is also helpful.
For further information, queries or consultation;
Dr. Farasat Ali - Consultant Psychiatrist
C# +92 320 2279223