What are the different themes of OCD?

Obsessions often have themes to them, such as:

• Fear of contamination or dirt.
• Doubting and having difficulty tolerating uncertainty.
• Needing things orderly and symmetrical.
• Aggressive or horrific thoughts about losing control and harming yourself or others.

Can you have multiple themes of OCD?

A person may experience symptoms of OCD that involve multiple themes and subtypes of OCD, and it is not unusual for a person to suddenly experience obsessions about new OCD content areas.

How many OCD themes are there?

Below you will find a brief description of 18 different OCD subtypes. If you think you may have one of the subtypes listed, it’s best to contact a licensed therapist for an official diagnosis and treatment plan.

What do OCD people experience?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) has two main parts: obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwelcome thoughts, images, urges, worries or doubts that repeatedly appear in your mind. They can make you feel very anxious (although some people describe it as ‘mental discomfort’ rather than anxiety).

Can OCD switch themes?

Fact: The themes of OCD symptoms can change over time. The underlying emotions—fear and anxiety—remain the same even as symptoms shift. In most cases, a person with OCD continues to experience fears across a common theme. Age, culture, and life experiences can affect these themes.

Can OCD change themes?

What are the 5 subtypes of OCD?

Types of OCD

• Checking.
• Contamination / Mental Contamination.
• Symmetry and ordering.
• Ruminations / Intrusive Thoughts.
• Hoarding.

How is OCD brain different?

Unfortunately, obsessive-compulsive disorder diminishes the amount of grey matter in the brain, making people with OCD less able to control their impulses. Low levels of grey matter can also change the way you process information, making you more likely to obsess over “bad thoughts” whether you intend to or not.