An obsessive-compulsive syndrome or obsessive state syndrome is a violation of the psyche, in which a person is constantly pursued by obsessive thoughts leading to repeating rituals. Read more about the reasons, manifestations and treatment of syndrome, read in the article.
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Experts are convinced that with syndrome or neurosis of obsessive states (he is obsessive-compulsive syndrome) at least once in his life, each person faces. The people of obsessive state syndrome are more often called «intrusive idea».
So, what is obsessive states? These are such actions or thoughts that are constantly repeated in addition to the will and prevent its normal existence. It is important to note that obsessive states can manifest themselves not only in the so-called «Ideas».
They are divided into intellectual (in this group there are various fantasies, thoughts, memories, ideas), emotional (irrational, pathological fears called phobias), as well as motor, which manifest themselves in repeating a person of any specific movements, for example, rubbing the tip nose, very frequent washing hands.
Causes of development of obsessive state syndrome
So why some people are subject to this syndrome, and others this problem is bypassing? Experts say that the most common cause of the appearance of neurosis of obsessive states is the individual features of human psyche. These features include hereditary predisposition to this type of mental disorders, as well as the individual features of the nervous system. Psychologists suggest that various children's psychological injuries or family conflicts can provoke the development of this syndrome.
At the same time, not necessarily the appearance of the syndrome will be associated with the cruelty of parents. The injured factors may also be an irresponsible, consignant attitude of parents for the education of children, excessive guardianship, the impossibility for a child of independent cognition of the world, as well as its own complexes and fears of adults, their experiences that consciously or accidentally reflect on the child.
To the syndrome of obsessive states, according to experts, can cause protracted and strong stresses, which, as you know, do not pass without a trace. It is also necessary to remember the frequent conflicts with others and even a strong overwork, which can cause this disorder of the human mental state. Doctors note that obsessive state syndrome is often manifested after the injuries of the brain, as well as after its organic lesion, for example, after Meningitis suffered by man. In addition, this syndrome is frequent «satellite» Schizophrenia and other psychopathic conditions.
It has long been noted that this problem is very much sharpened against the background of general intoxication of the body, which is most often alcohol (in chronic alcoholism) or narcotic (which can be caused by both drug intake and the use of psychotropic drugs and drugs containing drugs). Some experts believe that the appearance of obsessive states can be caused by the poor state of the human immune system.
Recognition of obsessive states
How to recognize obsessive states and distinguish them from ordinary fears or protracted experiences? To do this, you need to pay attention to the main characteristic features of obsessive state syndrome:
These states are long and constant and may interfere with a person throughout his life.
They certainly accompanied by a strong sense of fear, or carry a bright painful character.
If obsessive states appear in the form of rituals, the sense of satisfaction after their execution is short-term.
It is important to say that very many people suffering from this disorder, simply do not notice their problem. If notes, then, understanding the absurdity and meaninglessness of what is happening, a person does not see any threat in this state. Meanwhile, this syndrome is often accompanied by difficulties to concentrate attention, it is often difficult for a person to make a decision, he quickly gets tired, suffers from excessive irritability, in addition, his pronounced mood swings.
At the same time, it must be said that, according to experts, a person suffering from obsessive states needs to be asked for help only when these states begin to interfere with its normal life or its normal interaction with people.
Treatment of obsessive state syndrome
The overwhelming majority of people who notice the presence of any obsessive states are convinced that you can cope with this problem with our own forces, just «Will strengthen», ordered yourself not to think about a particular event, subject. Doctors in one voice convinced that this is the most real error that can only worsen the patient's condition.
If you have noticed alarming symptoms, contact a specialist, remember that suppressing this problem, constant control over it, can only drive the syndrome «deep into», Thus, making it difficult to access and even stronger. Specialists suggest that cure the neurosis of obsessive states is very difficult .
During treatment, drug therapy is used. These drugs are selected individually for each patient, taking into account the individual features of the individual. Only a professional doctor can do it. In no case do not self-medicate. But the reception of medicines is not all. The main place in the treatment is still psychotherapy.
The tasks of psychotherapy include the identification of the neurosis of obsessive states as such as such, as well as all its manifestations, in addition, the doctor is worth the task of understanding which reasons provoked the development of this syndrome for a particular person. After that, experts begin to work on the selection of combinations of methods of psychological correction, in order to save the patient from this pathological process. It is important to note that the doctor selects the most efficient and safe treatments that are ideal for a person or another.
The main thing, do not be afraid to look into the truth, do not be afraid to tell about my problem and begin treatment as soon as possible, then it will be easier to get rid of the neurosis, you will have more chances for success.
