OCD

OCD is a mental health condition where obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours come together to create significant distress and disturbance in day-to-day ...

You may be referred to a mental health specialist for an assessment,” she says. This could be talking therapy, medication, or a combination of both.” A traumatic event can trigger the start of obsessive thoughts, which can then in turn lead to compulsive behaviour,” says Henderson. “For example, people with OCD may worry that something terrible will happen if things aren’t ordered in a certain way.” This can be because one obsessively collects things out of fear of accidentally throwing something important away.” They’ll ask you about your symptoms and look at your medical history. Henderson urges anyone struggling with OCD symptoms to seek support. “But struggling with obsessive-compulsive thinking can often go unnoticed,” she adds. This doesn’t mean that the suffering or pressure is any easier, and those struggling with OCD will often need help and support.” “Compulsions are when you feel the repeated urge to do certain things. Indeed, one study revealed the chances of a person developing OCD within one year of being diagnosed with PTSD is about 30%. Understandably, these actions can put tremendous strain on relationships,” says Dr Bryony Henderson, lead GP at Livi, which provides an