OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders include a range of conditions characterized by obsessions (unwanted, persistent thoughts, urges, or images) and/or compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts driven by these obsessions). These disorders can occur across the lifespan and disrupt normal developmental functioning.

Key Disorders:

1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD):

   • Recurring unwanted thoughts (obsessions) leading to repetitive actions (compulsions) aimed at reducing distress.

2. Body Dysmorphic Disorder:

   • Preoccupation with an imagined or minor defect in appearance, not noticeable to others.

3. Hoarding Disorder:

   • Difficulty discarding possessions, leading to significant functional impairment.
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4. Excoriation Disorder:

   • Repeated skin-picking, causing skin injury.

Support at Ally Psychiatry:

• Comprehensive evaluation, therapy, and medication management.
• Proven treatments to effectively reduce symptoms and improve functioning.