OCD and Anxiety .. two best friends

OCD and Anxiety — Understanding the Connection
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety often go hand in hand, and together they can have a powerful impact on a person’s mental health and mindset.
OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or mental rituals (compulsions) carried out to try to relieve the distress those thoughts cause. Anxiety, on the other hand, is a heightened state of worry, fear, or nervousness about real or perceived threats.
When experienced together, anxiety can fuel the obsessive thoughts of OCD, while the compulsions temporarily ease the anxiety but reinforce the cycle, making it harder to break. This loop can lead to constant mental pressure, self-doubt, and exhaustion — affecting how someone views themselves, others, and the world around them.
Understanding this connection is a crucial step in shifting your mindset. Recognising that these patterns are symptoms — not personal flaws — allows space for compassion, support, and professional help to begin breaking the cycle and improving overall mental wellbeing.
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