subject: Different Ocd Obsessions, Different Ocd Types [print this page] Characteristics of OCD vary by subtype; presenting symptoms are found in a person suffering from OCD but does not necessarily apply to others. Those who experience recurrent thoughts and worries that are often unwanted are called obsessions. These obsessions are the main reason why patients resort to compulsions and rituals. Conforming to compulsions facilitate their elimination of anxiety. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder accompanied by serious complications. To help us better understand this disease, so let us be aware of different types of obsessive compulsive disorder, digging known associates of OCD obsessions and compulsions.
Checkers: OCD individuals who have obsessions associated with harm.
OCD sufferers who are fond of checking things like doors, locks, and appliances are called "checkers". They feel more anxious when they fail to check and recheck whether the television, radio, oven and lamps are turned off before sleeping or before leaving the house. These manifestations are brought about by their irrational fear of afflicting harm to oneself and to others, they are afraid something bad will happen if they do not make sure everything is set.
Washers and Cleaners: OCD individuals who have obsessions associated with contamination.
People who belong to this subtype do hand washing and bathing multiple times a day. They wash their hands more than 10 times a day and take a bath more often than usual and even clean surfaces repeatedly. This is the reason why they are being branded as "washers" and "cleaners". These people are obsessed with keeping themselves and the place around them as clean as possible.
Orderers: OCD individuals who have obsessions associated with symmetry and order.
Those who belong to this subtype have compulsions to fix things in the right place, in the right space, at a particular angle, but not necessarily at the right time. They are often called perfectionists as they always want all things to be settled their way before beginning daily activities. The "orderers" become stressed and anxious if their things are moved or rearranged.
Obsessionals: OCD individuals who have obsessions associated with causing harm to others.
The people of this subtype are experiencing pushy thoughts and issues related to hurting others. Sometimes these thoughts are accompanied by disturbing images that cause excessive stress. Common themes of experienced obsessions under this type include violence, sex, and religion. Although obvious compulsions are not usually manifested, sufferers are still bound to do mental rituals like constant counting, praying, and uttering words.
Hoarders: OCD individuals who have obsessions associated with necessary keeping of things.
Those with OCD that collect objects (often those that are not necessary)are called "hoarders". They see the value in plastic cups, bottles, pens, old books, newspapers and other items normal people consider insignificant. Hoarders are not organized and messy have messy environment.
