I'm an 18 year old student. I think I have OCD. Whenever I study, I repeat the simplest of the words over and over again until I satisfy myself that it sounds the same and is the same word which I read. It is frustrating to repeat words like "development" in my head to make sure that it is the same word that I'm seeing in my book. The same goes for learning and understanding things. If I don't repeat anything many times and visualise even the simplest thing?, then I get scared that I'm going to forget it and I'm dragged into a vicious cycle of repeating the same stuff. This wastes a lot of my time and decreases my efficiency. Kindly suggest something. Thanks.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health problem. Symptoms typically include recurring thoughts and repetitive actions in response to the recurring thoughts. A common example is recurring thoughts about germs and dirt, with a need to wash your hands repeatedly to "clean off the germs" repeating something in mind, counting, checking, etc. However, there are many other examples. The usual treatments are cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant medicine, or both. Treatment often works well to reduce the symptoms and distress of OCD greatly. Consult a psychiatrist. All the best.
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