OCD is a loop of distressing intrusive thoughts and the rituals that try, briefly, to silence them. It can attach to almost anything, and the shame around it often keeps people silent. It responds well to the right, specialist treatment.
By the numbers
WHO · World Mental Health Surveys
Common signs
- Unwanted intrusive thoughts, images or urges
- Intense anxiety or disgust
- Repetitive checking, washing or counting
- Mental rituals or reassurance-seeking
- Avoiding triggers
- Feeling driven to get things 'just right'
Signs vary from person to person, you don't need to recognise all of these, or be sure it's ocd, to reach out.
The faculty
Specialists in OCD
These members of the faculty work with this regularly. Not sure who fits? Tell us a little about what's going on and we'll help you choose.
Dr. Stephen Jambunathan
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Lim Chee Min
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Devaki Sathiaray
Psychiatrist & Hypnotherapist
KC Chiang
Clinical Psychologist
If any of this rings true, it's worth a conversation.
Not sure where you fit? That's entirely normal, we'll help you find the right specialist.