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Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours that are repetitive. These obsessive thoughts are unable to control. People having OCD feel discomfort or might experience fear about things happening in a certain way. These obsessions often interfere with their day-to-day lives. The condition can manifest in various ways.
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A person affected by OCD can have an obsession with checking. It could be again and again checking doors, and knobs, confirming memories, checking with bodily symptoms or repeatedly looking at e-mails and messages.
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Another form of the disease could be around cleanliness. They might have an extreme fear of contamination. It could manifest in form of repeatedly cleaning floors, and the kitchen, and avoiding crowds or exposure to blood. People can engage in repeatedly washing hands.
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People affected by OCD might have an obsession with symmetry and order. They might have a compulsion of putting things in order or feeling incomplete if things might not be in symmetry. People having this kind of OCD might rearrange boxes or containers, putting similar ones in order. They might also count boardings while travelling and if they happen to miss the count, this shall make them feel anxious or uncomfortable.
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OCD-affected people can also have a form of the disease where they might get repetitive unpleasant thoughts which might be sexual or violent. These thoughts can put them in shame and guilt and cause immense emotional distress. Nonetheless, they might not be able to control them.
