People often seek support when...
- Intrusive thoughts or images that cause distress
- Checking, washing, counting, reassurance-seeking or mental rituals
- Avoidance driven by fear of triggering thoughts
- Significant time spent managing obsessions or compulsions
How counselling may help
- Understand the obsession-compulsion cycle
- Use evidence-based behavioural and cognitive strategies where appropriate
- Reduce reassurance-seeking and avoidance gradually
- Develop ways to respond differently to intrusive thoughts
When other care may also be appropriate
Some people benefit from specialist psychological treatment and/or psychiatric review. A qualified professional can help determine whether additional clinical assessment is appropriate.
EDHA is not an emergency service. If there is immediate risk, seek urgent in-person help through local emergency services or the nearest hospital. Government of India Tele-MANAS is available 24x7 at 14416 or 1800-89-14416.