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Stress and Overthinking
How can I get relief from overthinking and stress? It’s really disturbing me.
May be it's ocd! 😢
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Just because you are overthinking doesn't mean you have ocd. Seek help from professional. Share in detail as to what is happening and professional will help you come out of your problems
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First of all, you need to understand that the overwhelming stress and persistent overthinking you are experiencing could be part of an underlying anxiety disorder or another mental health condition. Ofcourse it could be OCD also. But further workup is mandatory to conclude.
Therefore, I would recommend consulting a psychiatrist, who can explore your symptoms in detail, assess the underlying problem, arrive at an appropriate diagnosis, and guide you regarding the further management and treatment.
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I would say don’t label it OCD just because you’re overthinking. Stress and anxiety can create a very active mind.
When you notice the thoughts, try not to argue with or solve every thought. Say to yourself, “I’m having an anxious thought; I don’t need to figure this out right now,” and return your attention to what you were doing.
If the thoughts feel repetitive, intrusive, uncontrollable, or you feel compelled to check, seek reassurance, analyse, or perform certain behaviours to reduce anxiety, then it’s worth getting assessed for OCD.
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Hi, yes. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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Mr. John Zachariah
Psychologist
16 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Psychotherapist or emotional therapist is better
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
Neuropsychiatrist
18 yrs exp
Rewa
Overthinking and stress can occur with anxiety, OCD, or other stress-related conditions. Having unwanted thoughts alone does not mean you have OCD. OCD usually involves recurrent intrusive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviours or mental rituals that cause significant distress.
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Dr. Archana Agarwal
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1 yrs exp
Bikaner
Thank you for sharing this. I know it isn't always easy to talk about personal struggles, so I'm glad you reached out.
I would recommend a detailed psychiatric consultation to understand the underlying cause and discuss the best treatment plan for you.
If you need further guidance or would like to discuss your concerns in detail, feel free to reach on https://topmate.io/drarchana_agarwal/
I'd be happy to help you.
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