Mental Health Conditions
Obsessive-compulsive behavior
Moderate
ICD-10: R46 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: बार-बार सोचना · தமிழ்: மீண்டும் மீண்டும் செய்தல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಪುನರಾವರ್ತಿತ ಆಲೋಚನೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: పునరావృత ఆలోచనలు · বাংলা: পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক চিন্তা · मराठी: पुनरावृत्ती विचार · ગુજરાતી: પુનરાવર્તિત વિચારો
About this condition
This mental health condition involves unwanted repetitive thoughts that cause distress and lead to compulsive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety. Common patterns include excessive cleaning, checking locks repeatedly, or arranging things in a specific order. Professional counseling and medication can help manage these symptoms effectively.
Common symptoms
repetitive thoughts
compulsive actions
excessive handwashing
repeated checking
obsessive worries
ritualistic behavior
anxiety from intrusive thoughts
When to see a doctor: within 2 weeks
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | बार-बार सोचना · जुनूनी व्यवहार · अनिवार्य क्रियाएं · ओसीडी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மீண்டும் மீண்டும் செய்தல் · வெறிக்கோளாறு · கட்டாய நடவடிக்கைகள் · மன வெறி நடத்தை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಪುನರಾವರ್ತಿತ ಆಲೋಚನೆಗಳು · ಒತ್ತಾಯದ ನಡವಳಿಕೆ · ಒಬ್ಸೆಸಿವ್ ವರ್ತನೆ · ಪುನರುಕ್ತಿ ಕ್ರಿಯೆಗಳು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పునరావృత ఆలోచనలు · బలవంతపు ప్రవర్తన · అబ్సెసివ్ కంపల్సివ్ · మళ్ళీ మళ్ళీ చేయడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পুনরাবৃত্তিমূলক চিন্তা · বাধ্যতামূলক আচরণ · অবসেসিভ আচরণ · বারবার করা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पुनरावृत्ती विचार · सक्तीचे वर्तन · ओसीडी · वारंवार करणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પુનરાવર્તિત વિચારો · બળજબરીથી વર્તન · ઓબ્સેસિવ વર્તન · વારંવાર કરવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Obsessive-compulsive behavior?
repetitive thoughts, compulsive actions, excessive handwashing, repeated checking, obsessive worries, ritualistic behavior.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2 weeks
Is Obsessive-compulsive behavior common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Obsessive-compulsive behavior?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2 weeks.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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