Obsessive states can manifest themselves in the form of syndromes of certain mental illnesses or organic brain injuries, and in a mild form, they can be independent deviations. And if in the first case a person is immediately under the supervision of a doctor, the second case is often left unattended. As a result of ignoring obsessive states, there is concomitant irritability, impaired attention, etc. According to statistics, people wait 7-8 years before going to the doctor. Maybe it's better to start acting right away?
It is necessary
- The doctor's consultation
- Psychotherapy
- Mode adjustment
Instructions
Step 1
Change the regime, lifestyle, strengthen the body. Obsessive states are susceptible to people of a mental type (according to the classification of I. P. Pavlov), asthenic, weakened after illness, intoxication. Obsessive states easily arise after severe stress, traumatic situations, not to mention a hereditary predisposition to mental illness or brain injury. Therefore, it is recommended to set the standard for work and rest, restorative physical and water procedures, active rest - walking and cycling, fresh air.
Step 2
Learn relaxation techniques. Use music, other forms of arotherapy, water, sand, massage, talking to animals, if possible. Introduce more pleasant and joyful moments into your life. Take the position of the creator of your own destiny, life and health.
Step 3
Contact specialists, take a course of psychotherapy. The manifestation of obsessive states can be different - thoughts, and memories, and fears, and actions, etc. Usually a person is well aware of their presence and foreignness, but is unable to get rid of it on his own. Since obsessive states, and especially obsessive actions, are a form of reducing mental, internal stress, reducing fears, it is wiser to use an arsenal of psychotherapeutic techniques for the same purposes. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy are considered successful. You can apply other areas of psychotherapy, most importantly, find a professional, psychiatrist or psychotherapist. Remember that in our country, treatment is not within the competence of psychologists!
Step 4
Get medication if prescribed. But remember that it is highly recommended to combine different types of treatment to achieve and consolidate the result. The use of modern sedatives or tonics should be under the supervision of a physician and only in accordance with the clinical picture of neurosis.
Step 5
Communicate more with interesting people, join interest groups, make new acquaintances, exchange experiences and skills with other people. This will give you strength, shift your attention, and bring you spiritual pleasure, finally. If you are too tired from communicating with other people, do not force yourself, look for other types of self-realization.
