Obsessions are repeated thoughts, beliefs, or ideas. They continue despite that the individual believes they are unrealistic and may try to resist them. Compulsions are repeated acts the individual performs despite the fact they realize the acts are inappropriate or not useful. Some compulsions are simple, like repeating a word or phrase, but others can be more elaborate, such as dressing, washing hands, or bedtime rituals that take hours. These compulsions are done to protect against the obsessive thoughts. For example, if the thought is that germs are everywhere, then the individual may have a washing ritual that takes hours. Most individuals have both obsessions and compulsions, which begin in adolescents or early adulthood. The obsessions and compulsions are treated by identifying the obsessive thoughts, disputing them, and exposing the individual to situations with the frustration of not doing the compulsion little by little until they build up the tolerance to stop the compulsion all together.
Physical Symptoms
1.Persisting thoughts
2.Repeat physical behaviors
3.Difficulty concentrating
4.Irritability
5.Depression
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