OCD (Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder)
• Obsessions (thoughts) – These are unwanted, repeated thoughts that keep coming into the mind.
Example: “My hands are dirty, I might get sick.” or “Maybe I forgot to lock the door.”
• Compulsions (actions) – To reduce the anxiety from those thoughts, the person feels they must do something again and again.
Example: Washing hands 20 times, checking the lock many times, arranging things in perfect order.
Next Steps
Ayurveda explains OCD as a Vata-Pitta imbalance with Manovaha Srotas dushti. Management includes Panchakarma therapies, mind-calming herbs, diet, yoga, and counseling.
Health Tips
Deep breathing (4–7–8 method: inhale 4 sec, hold 7 sec, exhale 8 sec).
Yoga & meditation – calm the brain and reduce anxiety.
Progressive muscle relaxation – tighten & release muscles to reduce stress.
Sleep well – 7–8 hours. Lack of sleep worsens OCD.
Exercise daily – walking, cycling, or yoga reduces obsessive thoughts.
Balanced diet – avoid too much caffeine (coffee, tea, cola) as it can increase anxiety.