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Hello, I’m 23 (male), have had hypothyroidism for 10 years (on Thyronorm 125 mcg), and for 5–6 years I’ve had repetitive thoughts, possibly OCD. I wash hands obsessively (soap 7+ times), avoid common towels, take 2+ hour showers, repeat reading/writing/Quran words, save games multiple times, and clean phone chats often. I feel answerable to imaginary people, sometimes have suicidal thoughts but reject them. I sleep too much, lost focus, feel sad, unmotivated, fear many things (heights, water), avoid socializing, and can’t concentrate long. I don’t laugh at funny things, always feel studies are incomplete, and eat junk food to feel momentary joy. OCD symptoms affect my daily life and mental peace deeply.
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It strongly suggest Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with possible features of low mood or dysthymia. The intense compulsions, intrusive thoughts, excessive washing, and mental rituals are all signs of OCD becoming functionally impairing. The emotional exhaustion, over-sleeping, social withdrawal, and loss of joy also point toward an underlying depressive phase.
This is not something to wait out or handle alone. OCD is highly treatable with a combination of CBT (Exposure & Response Prevention) and medication. Therapy can help you break the OCD loops and regain emotional clarity and focus.
Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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It sounds like you're experiencing symptoms of OCD along with low mood, poor concentration, and social withdrawal, all of which are affecting your daily life and mental peace. These symptoms are treatable with a combination of medication (like SSRIs) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention). Your hypothyroidism may also contribute, so proper thyroid control is important. Please consult a psychiatrist help is available, and with the right treatment, recovery is absolutely possible.
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Hello. The issues you have mentioned definitely seems distressing and difficult to handle. An Yes the symptoms feel like OCD overlapping with depression and need attention.
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Would suggest consulting a psychiatrist as well as a psychotherapist to reduce and manage these symptoms.
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You have mentioned your OC symptoms of contamination and low mood, suicidal thoughts associated with it, also it is impairing your daily life
" You must consult a Psychiatrist, it is treatable and once medications started, further therapy for oc symptoms plus medications should be started for better improvement and long lasting.
You continue your medication for hypothyroidism
*Most important is to maintain follow up with a doctor and update your progress of improvement and if any side effects occur or symptoms relapse, Asap convey it*
Do not adjust the dose on your own
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you must plan a consultation
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you will be alright once treatment and proper advice followed
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Hi.. medicines and therapy can help. Appears you have both OCD and depression. consult online for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Asra
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
OCD can be very distressing and it leads to a person avoiding people and work. OCD requires treatment. There seem to be more underlying issues, a proper consultation will be needed. Wish you well.
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Ms. Tanya Lakhotra
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Pune
The symptoms you’ve described obsessive thoughts and behaviors, low motivation, emotional numbness, fear, and difficulty with focus and social interaction are consistent with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) along with possible signs of depression and anxiety.
Please know that this is treatable, and you’re not alone. Therapy especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) can be very effective in managing OCD symptoms. With the right support, you can gradually reduce these distressing thoughts and regain a sense of control and peace in your life.
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I would strongly recommend beginning therapy sessions to start structured work on these patterns. You can consult with me directly through Practo
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Dr. Siddharth Rathore
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13 yrs exp
Ujjain
You need to start medication for these symptoms or else they will worsen
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you can consult me on practo for further discussion
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don't take any medication without consulting doctor
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Dr. Mohit Bansal
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Faridkot
As you mentioned the condition it should need a psychiatrist visit and complete pharmacological and therapies , consult psychiatrist as soon it is possible
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Dr. Niharika Singh
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5 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello, OCD can be very debilitating and it sucks life out of you. Please consult a psychiatrist and take help
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