Although many effective treatments for OCD are available, fewer than 2 in 10 sufferers get treatment. In addition, many patients consider their compulsions to be personal and private information, or feel ashamed of admitting their symptoms because they are irrational. As a result, many OCD sufferers become adept at hiding their obsessive compulsive behaviors from others, including their doctors. If severe and not treated, OCD can destroy one's work, social life and even family relationships. If you think that you have OCD, speak with your family doctor.
Help is available.
You can learn more about current treatments in the OCD treatment section. OCD patients may also suffer from social anxiety disorder, alcohol abuse, panic disorder, eating disorders and repetitive physical twitching or vocal tics.