Anxiety and obsessions sometimes turn into obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD, a mental illness that causes anxiety as people with obsessions and thoughts have uncontrollable thoughts.

Anxiety disorder is a type of mental health condition in which a person feels fear and dread of being hurt by exposure to certain situations and things.

Anxiety and obsessions cause distress and interfere with normal life, and he also suffers from some physical symptoms, such as heart palpitations and sweating.

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Causes of anxiety and obsessions and how to get rid of them

A family history of anxiety or other mental health conditions.

Certain personality traits such as shyness towards unfamiliar environments and people.

Traumatic events in early childhood or adulthood.

Certain physical conditions, such as thyroid problems and an irregular heartbeat.

Anxiety disorders occur at a higher rate in women, due to hormones that fluctuate throughout the month.

Testosterone also plays a role in relieving anxiety in men.

Causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Biological causes OCD sometimes is caused by changes in normal body chemistry or brain function.

Genetic factors as a result of the transmission of some genes from parents to children.

Surrounding environment as compulsive behaviors can be acquired as a result of observing family members.

How to get rid of anxiety and obsessions

Psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy.

Anxiety management techniques.

support groups.

pharmaceutical.

Psychological therapies

Psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, can improve symptoms, and this improvement is often long-term.

Treatment aims to change thought patterns, beliefs and behaviors that may trigger anxiety and OCD symptoms as well.

Part of this treatment includes; Gradually expose the person to situations that may trigger their anxiety, while helping them reduce compulsions and avoidance behaviors.

The tasks of exposure and prevention are repeated on a daily basis and continuously until the anxiety decreases.

Over time a person is able to rebuild confidence in their ability to manage and work even with a response, which is known as exposure prevention and response (ERP).

Cognitive behavioral therapy should be performed by a skilled mental health professional.

Use of alcohol, drugs, and some medications may interfere with the success of this type of treatment.

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