I am a 20 years old currently seeking treatment for ocd. I feel like checking stuff and get lots of repetitive thoughts. Apart from that I also feel low, lack of energy, hopelessness, low self esteem, lack of interest and joy in anything, inability to focus on simple tasks to a great extent. But my psychiatrist says its only due to ocd and anxiety. What should I do? Am I suffering from only anxiety or depression as well?

Dr. Jagadeesan M.S.Psychiatrist13yrs exp

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Secondary to OCD anxiety and Depression are very common. Your psychiatrist is right. 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" However, there are many other examples like sexual thoughts, counting, checking, orderliness, etc. 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.  

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