In many cases, a lot of the symptoms of OCD can be seen in those with any type of OCD. In this section, you will get a closer look at some of the symptoms of the various subtypes to help you see if you suffer from any subtype of OCD. Contamination/Cleaning Symptoms of this subtype include: Obsessive concerns about getting sicks or germs. Persistent thoughts about feeling unclean or dirty, either physically or mentally. Constant fears about toxic substances, blood, viruses, and various other types of contamination. Avoiding any potential sources for contamination. Compulsions to get rid of any ..read more

Contamination/Cleaning This subtype of OCD is characterized by extreme discomfort with fears of contamination. Contamination fears can focus on germs, body parts, bodily fluids or substances, dirt, chemicals, or other toxins. Some people with contamination OCD can fear becoming contaminated by other people’s experiences, emotions, or traits. Fears of this nature will generally lead the individual to engage in laborious and ritualistic efforts to cleanse themselves and their environment in order to rid themselves of the feared contaminant, or to avoid people, places, objects, or activities asso ..read more

A common question that people tend to have is whether or not there are different types of OCD. Everyone has their own specific symptoms of OCD which vary from person to person with no sufferer’s symptoms exactly like another. Despite this variability, are common subtypes of OCD, which describe the particular form and content that a person’s OCD assumes. In considering subtypes of OCD, it is important to remember that an individual may suffer from one primary subtype or may experience elements of many different subtypes. Additionally, for some people their symptoms may be fairly stable over tim ..read more

OCD is an anxiety disorder that is a related combination of obsessions and compulsive behaviors. These combined obsessions and compulsions reach a state of severity that they interfere with daily living. To better understand OCD, we’ll break down obsession and compulsion. An obsession with OCD is an unwanted but persistent fear, intrusive thought, mental image, or fear of committing an impulse. These obsessions will usually get in the way of what you were doing and trying to focus on. It’s possible to believe that you are only experiencing obsessions when you have OCD, which you might not even ..read more

Post-traumatic stress disorder can occur when someone has witnessed or experienced a life-threatening situation. Additionally, PTSD can occur even if the individual suffering from the condition did not personally experience the life threatening situation. Meaning, someone that witnessed someone else go through a life threatening situation could also start feels that their life was in danger and start to develop symptoms of PTSD. PTSD is commonly associated with car accidents, violent expereinces like war or being robed being rape, or being physically, emotionally, or psychologically, abused. A ..read more

Panic disorder is the ongoing fear of experiencing another panic attack. This usually occurs when the individual repeatedly experiences panic attacks for a period of time. The fear of another oncoming panic attack can become incredibly debilitating. It can become so debilitating that these individuals will decide to no longer leave the house or an area they feel comfortable in (Agoraphobia). This can include a specific amount of miles from their house. Once they pass this designated area, they can start to feel an oncoming panic attack. As a result, they will want to retreat back to the “safe ..read more

Generalized anxiety disorders are when you have a persisting and disproportionately large amount of stress and worry about various events and/or activities, including your home routine. This nagging worry, and even panic, is very hard to bring down and will affect your physical health as much as, your mental and emotional health. Oftentimes, people dealing with GAD are experiencing worry around money, job loss, bills, relationships, divorce, or some other major life stressor. In order to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, this worry, stress, and anxiety must last at least 6 months ..read more

It’s very easy to confuse OCD as just anxiety, especially since Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is categorized as an anxiety disorder. However, like other anxiety disorders, it has its own signs, symptoms, and solutions, so it can’t be chalked up as just anxiety. Anxiety is an emotion that everyone will feel at some point but anxiety disorders are much more severe because you would be suffering intense feelings of fear and worry that is disproportionate to what is happening in your life; panicking about everyday things like work, meeting with friends, the security of your home, etc. They will of ..read more

This reason OCD is often understood is because it is usually portrayed in media in two OCD subtype forms. Meaning, actors portraying the part of someone suffering from OCD are usually either cleaning, washing their hands, or checking locks. These Types of OCD are Contamination OCD and Checking OCD. Only two of 38 that we have identified here. The best way to identify if you OCD is present in your life is to take an OCD test, speak to your doctor, or find a local OCD specialist in your area. Signs & Symptoms of Anxiety Feeling nervous, restless, and/or tense Fear of losing control Having a ..read more

As you see, anxiety and anxiety disorders are incredibly common. The reasons for having anxiety in today’s world are numerous; the cost of living, inflation, health concerns, job loss, being a parent, school, relationships, etc. These are just to name a few, the list goes on and on and is unique to the individual. Regardless of how or why anxiety shows up, anxiety is a reaction to stressors. Therefore, the more stress we have in our lives, the most likely we are to experience anxiety. For some people they will only experience anxiety during a job interview, an important test, or during a stres ..read more