Have OCD and have started taking lessons in realistic concern of hygiene. However, my magical thinking I feel has gone out of hand. Maybe hence the lessons in realistic concern of hygiene aren't helping me. Wish I had been guided earlier. In India the primary caregivers viz. The family physicians need to be trained in diagnosing psychological problems as they usually are the ones who see the patient first. In my case the family physicians I went considered the step of going to the psychiatrist as a drastic and shameful thing. Either they don't have knowledge or they want to do R&D without bothering that the patient is suffering internally and should be sent to a doctor qualified in that field. I'd call it cruelty towards the patient. As years pass the OCD becomes more stubborn and difficult to cure. How do I free myself from this thing called magical thinking? Please help me.

Dr. Paramjeet SinghPsychiatrist13yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user, I will try to respond to your query in a stepwise manner- 1. Obsessive Compulsive disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by repetitive, intrusive, seemingly senseless thoughts, ideas, or images which may or may not lead to corresponding mental or physical acts. 2. Diagnosis and management of mental health disorders is often delayed. 3. Family members and at times doctors may not be able to make an early diagnosis, and hence appropriate treatment is often delayed. 4. Magical thinking is a specific type of thought pattern which is often present in Obsessive Compulsive disorder. 5. Treatment of obsessive Compulsive disorder will require a combination of medication (SSRI are often first line), and psychotherapy. 6. This combination treatment is highly effective and recommended for your illness. Hope this helps you. Best wishes for your health and future. Obsessive Compulsive disorder. 5 Treatment 

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