What is OCD?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent obsessions or compulsions. Obsessions are the intrusive ideas, thoughts, or images and compulsions are repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior generally recognized as senseless.
What is it like to have OCD?
| Common Symptoms | Patients' Latest Severity | My Current Severity |
|---|---|---|
|
||
| Intrusive thoughts images or impulses | None Mild Moderate Severe | |
| Ritual or repeated behaviors | None Mild Moderate Severe |
What do patients take to treat OCD and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Individual Therapy
(Meditation - Reflection, Mentalization Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Individual Therapy, Drug Treatment Centers)
|
21 | ||
|
Fluoxetine
(Moltoben, Flunil, Actan, Verotina)
|
17 | ||
|
Sertraline
(Eleva, Lustral, Tolrest, Daxid)
|
11 | ||
|
Fluvoxamine
(Voxam, Dumirox, Luvox CR, Movox)
|
10 | ||
|
Clomipramine
(Anafranil)
|
5 |
These charts show data from OCD patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has OCD at PatientsLikeMe?
- 3,356 patients have this condition
- 19 New patients joined this month
- 212 say OCD is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 77% | Females |
|---|---|
| 23% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 658 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 172 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 102 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 44 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 10 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1384 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 1753 |
These charts show data from OCD patients who have completed their condition history