(BNYS Psychiatry) OCD and Phobias: Dr Avnish Chhabra

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and phobias are both types of anxiety disorders, but they show up in different ways and need unique treatment strategies.
So, what exactly is OCD?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is marked by a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are those nagging, persistent thoughts, urges, or images that intrude on your mind and create a lot of anxiety or distress. Common obsessions might include fears about contamination, worries about causing harm, or the need for everything to be "just right." On the flip side, compulsions are those repetitive actions or mental routines that people feel compelled to do to ease the anxiety brought on by their obsessions. For instance, someone dealing with contamination OCD might find themselves washing their hands over and over again to combat their fear of germs.
Now, let’s talk about phobias.
Phobias are intense, irrational fears of specific things, situations, or activities. These fears often seem way out of proportion to the actual danger posed by what they’re afraid of. Some common phobias include heights (acrophobia), spiders (arachnophobia), or flying (aviophobia). When someone faces their phobia, they can experience a rush of anxiety or panic, which often leads them to avoid the feared object or situation altogether.
(BNYS Psychiatry) OCD and Phobias: Dr Avnish Chhabra
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