OCD regarding self cleanliness

2018-05-01 20:35:13
Hello doctor. My relative has severe ocd (self diagnosed). She takes bath for many hours each day.  She imagines various things. All this has an impact on her daily routine. There is no life left. Either she is in bathroom or in her room. Doesn't want to talk to anyone. Realises herself that she has OCD and thinks can't be cured. Is not at all ready to see any doctor. Would get abusive and start screaming if not listened to or if asked to see a doctor. We love her and really want her to be fine. Though not in favour of allopathic medicines as have seen people being in drowsy state all the time. She was always a very bright child. Topper in school. But this issue has made everything fall and that adds on to her depression. Entire family is tensed. Please suggest how can somebody be treated if she is not willing to meet a doctor for even a counselling session. Are there any homeopathic medicines which can be given to her. Or any way in which she can be taken to a doctor. Please help.
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Repetitive tasks, intrusive and repetitive thoughts, checking, counting, disproportionate excess need for order and cleanliness, as well as anxiety when not able to do the same are signs of obsessive compulsive disorder. Patients with OCD suffer from significant distress, anxiety and depression due to the same which impairs their quality of life. Please consult a Psychiatrist at the earliest. With a combination of medication and behavioral therapy it is likely that her symptoms will improve.

Answered2018-05-02 09:55:20

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