{"id":58489,"date":"2024-08-15T00:53:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T00:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homeobook.com\/?p=58489"},"modified":"2024-08-15T00:53:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T00:53:27","slug":"obsessive-compulsive-disorder-and-homeopathic-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeobook.com\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-and-homeopathic-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Homeopathic Management"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr Sripada <\/strong><\/p>\n

ABSTRACT
\n<\/strong>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is defined by recurring obsessions and compulsions that disrupt daily life and cause significant distress. It affects 2-3% of the population, with symptoms often including contamination fears, doubt, and a need for symmetry. Diagnosis is based on ICD-10 and DSM-V criteria, requiring persistent symptoms for at least two weeks. Treatment typically involves SSRIs and behavioral therapy, with homeopathic approaches focusing on individualized remedies. This article examines the complexities of OCD, highlighting its diagnosis and management, especially through homeopathy.<\/p>\n

KEY WORDS : <\/strong>Obsessive-compulsive disorder, <\/strong>Homoeopathic management, ICD 10, DSM-V<\/p>\n

INTRODUCTION
\n<\/strong>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic psychiatric condition that presents a significant challenge to both affected individuals and healthcare providers. Defined by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions), OCD can severely impair a person’s ability to function in daily life, affecting social relationships, occupational performance, and overall well-being. The disorder is prevalent across various demographics, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 2-3%, making it more common than schizophrenia. Despite advances in understanding the neurobiological and psychological underpinnings of OCD, the complexity of its manifestations necessitates a comprehensive management approach. Traditional treatments, including SSRIs and cognitive-behavioral therapy, provide essential relief, yet many individuals seek alternative or complementary therapies. Homeopathy, with its focus on individualized treatment based on the totality of symptoms, offers a promising avenue for managing OCD. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of OCD, providing insights into its diagnostic criteria, underlying mechanisms, and a range of therapeutic options, particularly highlighting the role of homeopathic remedies.<\/p>\n

DEFINITION<\/strong>– Obsessive compulsive disorder described as recurring obsessions and compulsions \u201csevere enough to be time consuming or cause marked distress or significant impairment.\u201d (OCD) , People with the disorder recognize that their reactions are irrational or disproportionate.<\/p>\n

OBSESSION<\/strong> \u2013 recurrent and intrusive thought, feeling, idea or sensation. Time consuming and interfere significantly with people’s normal routine, occupational functioning, usual social activities, relationships with friends and families.<\/p>\n

COMPULSION<\/strong> \u2013 is a conscious, standardized recurring pattern of behavior such as counting, checking or avoiding.<\/p>\n

Obsessions increase anxiety, whereas compulsion reduces it, but when person resists carrying out a compulsion anxiety increases.\u00a0 A person experiencing this disorder having both obsession and compulsion as ego – dystonic.<\/p>\n

Compulsions are of 2 types<\/p>\n

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  1. Yielding compulsion– <\/strong>a compulsive act that gives expression to the underlying obsessive urge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Controlling compulsion– <\/strong>a compulsive act that tends to divert the underlying obsession without giving expression to it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      HISTORY :<\/strong><\/p>\n