Among the increasing problems of mental health, the problem of OCD is becoming quite common. This disease related to behavioral disorder can happen to anyone. OCD i.e. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, in this the person often remains worried about some things. They keep repeating the same work again and again even without wanting to. Due to such habits one may have to face many types of problems.

Symptoms of OCD are mild in most cases, but in some people it can cause serious behavioral problems. Due to lack of control over behaviour, one may have to face social and mental problems.

Health experts say that the condition of OCD is not very serious, however, often people do not have correct information about it, due to which this problem can definitely increase. There are many myths regarding this in our society which most people believe to be true. Let us know about the problem of OCD and some myths and facts related to it.

Know about OCD
OCD, as mentioned above, is a behavioral disorder in which people have specific fears that they make compulsive attempts to fix.
Dirt remains visible even after cleaning.
Being worried about any kind of uncertainty.
Loss of control, including thoughts of harming yourself or others.
Let us know about some myths about OCD which most people often believe to be true.

Myth- OCD cannot be cured.
Fact- OCD can be cured through timely identification and proper treatment and therapy. Health experts say, many people do not get treatment for OCD because they feel shy and hesitant. But if the condition is diagnosed and treated in time, it can be easily cured.

Myth-OCD occurs only in the elderly
Fact- OCD can happen to a person of any age. Children below 15 years of age and elderly people above 60 years of age can also have this problem. There are many factors which need to be taken into consideration. OCD symptoms may be triggered in people prone to stress. If left untreated, it can lead to problems like depression.

Myth- People suffering from OCD cannot perform normal activities of life.
Fact - You can live a normal life even with the problem of OCD, doctors say - Most people do not even know that they have OCD and they live a normal life. Yes, if the symptoms are worsening and unexpected changes in behavior are being seen due to this, then the treatment process should be started in time by meeting a specialist.
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