Compulsive behaviors are actions a person takes that are disruptive to themselves and sometimes others.
Compulsive behaviors are often repetitive and don’t make sense within the context of the environment.
Still, not all compulsive behavior is concerning.
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Related Psychiatric Disorders
Compulsive behaviors can be associated with several mental health-related illnesses or other diseases.
Nearly any key in of behavior can be compulsive.
OCD mainly affects people between the ages of 15 and 44 and is highly debilitating.
OCD can be more disruptive than other non-fatal mental illnesses, including depression.
People who behave compulsively usually have brains that are overly active in habitual learning or underactive in goal-directed control.
A person with anorexia might not eat to avoid the unwanted result of gaining weight.
The specific jot down of therapy depends on your situation and symptoms.
Summary
Compulsive behaviors are actions that are disruptive, often repetitive, and recurring.
Some compulsive behaviors are neurological and are symptoms of other conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease.
Whatever the cause of your behaviors, there are treatment options available.
Different treatment options are available depending on the cause of your compulsive behavior.
Some therapy options include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy.
Medication may also be advised, depending on your symptoms and condition.
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