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- Condition · OCD and related disordersOCDRepeated unwanted thoughts, checking, washing or counting? OCD is treatable with ERP therapy and medicines.
- Therapy · Psychotherapy and counsellingERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCDExposure and Response Prevention (ERP) helps people with OCD face fears gradually without performing compulsions. How ERP works, what to expect and results.
- Self-checkOCD symptom checklistLooks at unwanted repeated thoughts (obsessions) and repeated actions (compulsions) over the last month, and how much time and distress they cause.
- ArticleIntrusive thoughts in OCD: why they feel so realDisturbing thoughts of harm, sex or religion that go against your values? They are common in OCD and do not mean you will act on them.
- ArticleReligious OCD (scrupulosity): when faith becomes fearRepeating prayers, fear of sin, excessive purification rituals? Scrupulosity is a form of OCD and can be treated respectfully alongside your faith.
- ArticleHow families can help OCD without feeding itAnswering the same question again, helping with checking or washing? Learn about family accommodation in OCD and how to step back kindly.
- Condition · OCD and related disordersBody dysmorphic disorderSpending hours worrying about a flaw in your appearance that others barely notice? BDD is an OCD-related condition that responds to CBT and medicines.
- Condition · OCD and related disordersHoarding disorderUnable to throw things away, with clutter filling the home and causing conflict? Hoarding disorder is a recognised condition that can be treated.
- Condition · OCD and related disordersHair pulling and skin pickingRepeatedly pulling out hair or picking skin despite trying to stop? These body-focused repetitive behaviours respond to habit reversal therapy.
- Therapy · Psychotherapy and counsellingCBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy)CBT is a structured, evidence-based talking therapy for depression, anxiety, OCD, insomnia and more. Learn what happens in sessions and who it helps.
- Condition · Depression and mood disordersDepressionLow mood, loss of interest, poor sleep or hopelessness for two weeks or more? Learn the signs of depression and how it is treated with counselling and medicines.
- Condition · Anxiety and fear disordersAnxiety, Panic & PhobiaConstant worry, racing heart, fear attacks or fear of crowds and travel? Anxiety disorders are very treatable with CBT and safe medicines.
- Condition · Bipolar disordersBipolar DisorderPeriods of extreme energy, little sleep and overspending followed by depression? Bipolar disorder is managed well with mood stabilisers and regular follow-up.
- Condition · Schizophrenia and psychotic disordersSchizophrenia & PsychosisHearing voices, unusual suspicion, talking to self or withdrawal? Psychosis is a medical condition that improves with early treatment.
- Condition · Personality disordersAnger & Personality ProblemsIntense anger, mood swings, unstable relationships or impulsive self-harm? Therapy such as DBT and CBT can help.
- Condition · Sleep disordersSleep ProblemsCan't fall asleep, waking at night, or depending on sleeping pills? Treat the root cause with CBT-I and safe medicines.
- Condition · Somatic symptom and dissociative disordersUnexplained Body SymptomsPersistent pain, burning, weakness or gas with normal reports? The mind–body connection is real and treatable.
- Condition · Trauma and stress disordersTrauma & PTSDFlashbacks, nightmares or constant fear after an accident, violence or loss? Trauma-focused therapy helps.
- Condition · NeuropsychiatryHeadache & StressDaily headaches, migraine worsened by stress, or painkiller overuse? Treating anxiety, depression and sleep can reduce headaches.
- Condition · NeuropsychiatryFits, Epilepsy & Mental HealthFits that occur under stress, 'possession-like' episodes, or mood problems with epilepsy? Correct diagnosis guides the right treatment.
- Condition · Anxiety and fear disordersGeneralised Anxiety (GAD)Worrying about everything, every day — health, money, family, work — with tension and poor sleep? GAD responds well to CBT and safe medicines.
- Condition · Anxiety and fear disordersPanic Attacks & Panic DisorderSudden racing heart, breathlessness, sweating and fear of dying? Panic attacks feel frightening but are harmless and very treatable.
- Condition · Anxiety and fear disordersSocial AnxietyIntense fear of speaking, eating or being watched in front of others? Social anxiety is common in students and professionals and responds well to CBT.
- Condition · Anxiety and fear disordersPhobiasFear of heights, closed spaces, flying, animals, injections, crowds or leaving home? Phobias are among the most treatable anxiety problems.
- Condition · Somatic symptom and dissociative disordersHealth AnxietyRepeated tests, internet searching and fear of cancer, heart disease or HIV despite normal reports? Health anxiety is treatable.
- Condition · Somatic symptom and dissociative disordersDissociative DisordersStress-related fits, trance or 'possession' episodes, sudden loss of voice, weakness or memory gaps? These are real, treatable conditions.
- Condition · Substance use disorders (nasha)De-addiction (Nasha Mukti)Medical de-addiction for alcohol, opium/doda, smack/heroin, ganja, tobacco, pills and behavioural addictions — safe detox, anti-craving medicines and counselling.
- Condition · Substance use disorders (nasha)Alcohol AddictionDaily drinking, morning drink, tremors or failed attempts to quit? Medical detox and anti-craving medicines make quitting alcohol safe and achievable.
- Condition · Substance use disorders (nasha)Opium, Doda, Smack & HeroinBody ache, loose motions and restlessness on stopping afeem, doda or smack? Painless, supervised opioid detox and long-term treatment are available.
- Condition · Substance use disorders (nasha)Tobacco & GutkaQuitting tobacco is much easier with nicotine replacement, other medicines and counselling. Reduce cancer, heart and lung risk.