Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and regulation Tactics:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by:

Obsessions: Repeated, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that cause distress or anxiety (e.g., fear of germs, needing things in order).

Regulation Tactics for Managing OCD:

1. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Especially Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which exposes the person to their fear and prevents the compulsive response.

Example: Touching a doorknob and not washing hands afterward.

1. Medication

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) like fluoxetine, sertraline, or fluvoxamine are commonly prescribed.

3. Mindfulness & Meditation

Helps reduce the emotional reaction to obsessions.Teaches how to observe thoughts without acting on them.ompulsions: Repetitive behaviors or mental acts done to reduce the anxiety from obsessions (e.g., excessive cleaning, checking, counting).



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