How to manage childhood OCD symptoms?

Question

Hi doctor,

Since I was a child, I have kept repeating some bad words and sentences in my mind. I do not understand why. Even though such thoughts are prohibited by our religion, my mind keeps saying certain words every minute without my control, and sometimes I feel that I just want to hit myself.

And also sometimes, I keep checking things, such as locking the doors or drawers, and rechecking them again and again. I am now 27 years old and still cannot control this behaviour. Yesterday I searched online, and I understood that I have obsessive-compulsive disorder.

I feel shy to go to a psychiatrist or to tell my problem to anyone. Can I treat myself alone? I read online that there is a medicine named Prozac (Fluoxetine). Can I buy this medicine by myself.

Looking forward for your kind reply.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Yes, you are right. You have obsessive-compulsive disorder. The medicine you told is also correct. You should not treat yourself. It would be better for you to have regular contact with a psychiatrist. Shyness will not lead to any good.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.