Breaking Free from OCD: Expert Insights from a Leading Patna Neuropsychiatrist
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Mental Health
Obsessive 
Compulsive 
Disorder 
(OCD)
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Understanding 
O(bOseCssiDve-)Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a 
long-lasting mental health problem. It has two 
main parts: obsessions, which are 
unwanted thoughts or images that cause 
distress, and compulsions, which are 
repeated actions or thoughts that a person 
feels they must do to feel better or stop 
something bad from happening.
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• What Are 
ObOsbessesisosnios nasre? unwanted 
thoughts, pictures, or feelings 
that keep coming back and make 
you feel anxious or upset.
• What Are Compulsions?
Compulsions are actions or 
thoughts that people do over 
and over to feel less anxious 
about their worries.
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Checking Common 
Intrusive Thoughts Types of 
Hoarding OCD
Contamination
Symmetry and Order
Causes and Risk 
• GeneFtiac pcretdoisprossition
• Brain structure and 
function
• Environmental factors
• Stressful life events
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Symptoms of 
(OCD)
• Fear of germs or contamination
• Doubts and need to check 
repeatedly
• Intense need for order
• Aggressive or disturbing intrusive 
thoughts
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Impact on Daily Diagnosis and 
L• ife EvaluationFear of germs or 
contamination Diagnosis involves 
• Doubts and need to check psychological evaluation, 
repeatedly medical history, and 
• Intense need for order assessment using DSM-5 
• Aggressive or disturbing criteria.
intrusive thoughts
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Treatment 
• CognitOivep Btehiaovinorsal Therapy 
• Exposure and Response 
Prevention 
• Medication
• Support groups
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Living with 
(OCD)
With proper treatment and 
support, individuals can manage 
symptoms and lead fulfilling 
lives.
Thank You!
Pratap Neuro & Child Psychiatry 
Clinic
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