TOC (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a psychiatric disorder designated by a disorder generated by compulsive thoughts that generate anxiety causing a discomfort or Suffering in the individual. It is usually referred to as TOC a obsession per hygiene; symmetry; perfectionism; "manias" or "rituals”.
O TOC it can be manifested in several ways, in some cases they are more severe and in others they may be less noticeable. This type of disorder plagues thousands of people around the world.
OCD can be identified if the individual is concerned at all times with dirt by washing their hands several times throughout the day, or for discomfort if the objects are not symmetrically positioned.
is defined as Subclinical OCD, in case there are some “rituals” or obsessions that are repeated with some regularity, but which are not enough to disrupt the individual's social life.
This disorder can prevent an individual from performing their work and interacting in a social context. In English, this disorder is known as OCD - Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
OCD Causes
There are many uncertainties regarding the causes of OCD, and some causes have not yet been scientifically proven. The most common cause is genetics, when someone in the family suffers or has suffered from this type of disorder, it is common to see other people with the same or similar disorder. Studies point to a multifactorial anomaly due to a communication problem in some areas of the brain linked to serotonin.
A bacterial infection can also trigger symptoms related to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
As many causes of OCD are unknown, it is not possible to speak of a definitive cure for this disorder. However, there are treatments that can alleviate your symptoms.
OCD treatment
OCD is a disorder that reveals itself in an individual's behavior, which can be a mild, moderate or severe disorder. A person does not get better without treatment, and because the disorder manifests itself differently in each person, treatments can also vary. Some psychiatrists claim that behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and some medications are first-line treatments for OCD.