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4 Types of OCD & How They Manifest

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a mental illness that is exhibited by repetitive unwanted or intrusive thoughts - the obsessions - often followed by an urge to do something repeatedly - the compulsions. It is a very serious mental illness that causes a great deal of suffering to those who have it. But did you know there can be many different ways in which OCD manifests itself? To help you get a better understanding of OCD, here are four different types of OCD and how they manifest.

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I am attempting to help make psychology

and mental health more accessible to everyone.

So, thank you if you support.

Before I begin, I would also like to remind you

that this article is for educational purposes only,

and is not intended to be used as a diagnosis.

So please do not self-diagnose.

If you suspect you or someone else might have OCD,

I advise you to seek professional help.

With that said, let's continue.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD

is a mental illness that is exhibited by repetitive,

unwanted, or intrusive thoughts.

The obsessions.

Often followed by an urge to do something repeatedly.

The compulsions.

It is a very serious mental illness

that causes a great deal of suffering to those who have it.

But did you know that there can be many different ways

in which OCD manifests itself

to help you get a better understanding of OCD?

Here are four different types of OCD and how they manifest.

Number one, Intrusive Thoughts and Ruminations.

Intrusive thoughts ruminations

When someone with OCD suffers from intrusive thoughts,

it's not the occasional disturbing thought now and then,

it can be normal for people to have an intrusive thought

as they go about their day.

They may think of something worrisome

or unpleasant and brush the thought aside.

With OCD, it's a different story.

When someone with OCD has intrusive thoughts,

they're repetitive and often constant.

They can obsess on the thought for minutes or even hours.

These thoughts can range in topic and be anything,

but some common ones are: violent intrusive thoughts,

which involve a fear of harming yourself or a loved one,

sexual intrusive thoughts,

which can involve unwanted thoughts

of causing sexual harm to someone

or obsessively questioning one's sexuality.

And others can involve obsessions on religion

and the fear of committing sin,

analyzing one's relationship excessively,

and magical thinking intrusive thoughts,

in which one fears that simply thinking about thought

can make it more likely to happen.

These thoughts are often followed by rituals or compulsion

in order to make the bad thing not happen,

or to simply assure oneself

that they don't feel a certain way about a negative thought.

Ruminations in OCD are when one dwells upon a question

or a theme that is unproductive and likely to lead nowhere,

dwelled upon for an excessive amount of time,

more than your average philosopher.

These are often different from intrusive thoughts,

as they can be indulged in rather than resisted.

Someone with OCD may excessively ruminate

about life after death,

visualizing every scenario to the detail,

leaving them detached and preoccupied

from what is going on around them

as they're attending to the thoughts in their mind.

Number two, Checking.

Checking OCD

OCD can present itself in the need to check on something.

This acts as the compulsion.

Checking is often enacted out of a fear

of something bad will happen such as a fire,

a burglary, or harm to loved ones.

This can display itself in a variety of ways.

Someone may check in with their family members

to gain reassurance about their fears,

or maybe they feel an unrelenting need

to check the door repeatedly to make sure it's locked

out of fear of a burglary.

Someone with OCD may even try to recall past memories

to make sure they felt a certain way

or didn't cause someone harm.

For example, someone with OCD may be obsessing

on their thoughts, questioning their sexuality.

When they know outside of the obsessing,

what their sexual preference is, the individual may check

or pay attention to their body for arousal.

But because they're focused on not wanting this response,

the body may automatically generate feelings of arousal.

As research has shown,

our bodies often react to what is actually relevant,

and not always what we desire and value.

Or, another example, someone with those CD

may check an email they've written over and over,

analyzing for any imperfections,

and fear they may have written something wrong

or will offend someone.

Could you imagine writing an email to your boss

only to check it for minutes on end,

all due to a fear you may have written something

that could come across as inappropriate,

and therefore lose your job as a result.

We all generally need our jobs.

So while this fear may seem to derive

from an irrational place,

those checking their email for the hundredth time

are often afraid of losing something important to them.

This is a common fear for those suffering from OCD.

In the sense that they love or value something so much,

they will strongly feel the need to act

out these compulsions to protect what they love.

And since what you love

and value can often change in your life,

OCD will grab a hold

of what it is you're enjoying and valuing,

and try to manipulate it inside of you mind

according to your fears.

This is one of the many dark features of OCD.

Number three, Contamination or Mental Contamination.

Contamination

Among those with OCD,

there are generally two types of contamination obsessions.

One is simply labeled as contamination.

Contamination is often characterized by the strong fear

of being dirty or contracting germs from objects or people.

Someone may not like to shake hands

as they have an obsession with contracting a virus

from someone else,

or someone may be excessively brushing their teeth

or scrubbing their hands for minutes on end,

out of fear of not feeling clean enough

or feeling just right.

A lot of physical damage can occur due to these compulsions.

Mental contamination is an area of OCD

researchers are just recently starting to get

an understanding of.

It can be evoked when someone feels

as if they've been treated badly,

or if someone says an abusive remark to them.

The person will engage in compulsions

to wash away this bad feeling,

such as showering or acting out other compulsions.

And number four, Symmetry and Orderliness.

Symmetry Orderliness

This type of OCD manifests in different ways,

such as organizing one's books or DVDs,

making sure everything is neat,

or clothes folded perfectly and hanging the same way.

While a lot of us may simply like symmetry,

but those with OCD focused on symmetry and order

are obsessed about it and did not gain any enjoyment

out of organizing to ensure it feels just right.

Remember, what may look organized and clean

to someone who doesn't have OCD,

may feel wrong to someone with OCD,

because it's about the feeling.

Logically, they know their books are neatly stacked

and their closet is fairly organized,

but they can't shake the strong feeling

that it isn't just right.

This feeling may even pester them throughout the entire day,

which is why they so strongly feel the need

to act out the compulsion.

With OCD, the compulsion often only provides relief for,

often, literally a second.

The thoughts and obsessions play on a loop,

leaving a repetitive cycle,

and compulsions are an urge to simply be free of fear,

and, if for only just a second, to feel right.

Fortunately, there is good news and hope in some of this.

There are therapists who do understand

and specialize in treating OCD.

Some of those affected by OCD have seen productive results

through cognitive behavioral therapy

from a therapist who does understand the condition.

If you suspect you or someone else may have OCD,

we highly recommend you seek professional help.

So, do you now understand OCD a little bit more?

Thanks for reading and learning more about mental illness

and psychology.

Did you learn something new about OCD?

Are you or someone you know diagnosed with OCD?

This article may help to understand your mental illness more,

and make you feel less alone in the process,

because you're not alone,

no matter what you're going through.

A bit of support could be the first step

into feeling just a little bit better.

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9 Types of Angels | Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues Powers Principalities Archangels

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by Karen GonzalezMartin, company-Karen LauderInc@gmail.com on February 23, XX24

Even while we have the ability to speak to God directly through prayer,

the Bible claims that God speaks with us through a variety of angels,

each of whom has a specific role.

Within three main categories,

there are nine different kinds of angels, or “choirs”.

Angels are people just like us,

no matter where they are in the hierarchy.

They are far more patient and forgiving than we are because they are able to see far beyond a mortal timeline.

They are appointed to help us and are aware of our own life goals,

yet they never impose their will on us.

Here are nine different categories of angels.

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9 Types of Angels

[GIDEON FILMS] 9 Types of Angels

1. Seraphim

Seraphim is Hebrew for "the fiery ones.

" This word is the plural form of "seraph."

The Bible describes these angels as having faces, hands, and feet.

Each seraph possesses six wings,

four of which are used as a gesture of humility

while they are in the presence of God,

and the other two are used for flight.

They shout

"holy, holy, holy"

and seem to be always giving God homage.

They are frequently portrayed in religious artwork.

These are the closest angels to God.

They encircle his throne and radiate a flaming, passionate light

that represents his love.

Seraphim are known as "fiery serpents,"

and no other celestial creatures are allowed to stare at them.

They only have four faces

and there are only four of them.

When they arrive on Earth,

they abandon their snake form in favor of tall, slim, clean-cut human forms.

2. Cherubim (Plural of Cherub)

These angels manage celestial records and have access to God's wisdom.

They are dispatched to Earth with major missions,

such as removing humanity from the Garden of Eden.

Cherubim are depicted in ancient art as sphinx-like, winged creatures with human faces,

rather than the plump infants with wings that currently adorn greeting cards and book covers.

Cherubim are Ophaniel, Rikbiel, and Zophiel,

as was Satan before his descent to wickedness.

3. Thrones

Thrones' look is possibly the oddest of the initial batch.

They are reported to resemble

large bright wheels with many eyes.

They act as God's chariot,

dispensing his judgment to carry out his plans for us.

4. Dominions or Dominations

The second category of angels can reside in a condition of transition

between the heavenly and human realms.

They are seen as celestial regulators

who strive to establish a balance between matter and spirit,

good and evil.

Consider dominions to be intermediate management.

They take commands from seraphim and cherubim,

then assign tasks to the lower-order "worker bee" angels.

Their major role is to keep the universe in order by transferring power to leaders of government

and other authoritative people.

The chief of this order is Zadkiel (also known as Hashmal).

5. Virtues

Virtues, which are shaped like sparks of light,

are in charge of sustaining the natural world

and inspiring living creatures in fields such as science.

They also accept commands from the angels above them

and turn them into miracles for those who deserve them.

When they manifest in our world,

they are singers, artists, healers, and scientists

who operate with the force of love as well as physics.

The two angels that appeared during Jesus' ascension are said to embody virtues.

6. Powers

Powers manifest as vividly colored, hazy vapors in their heavenly forms.

Powers serve as border guards between heaven and Earth.

They are the birth and death angels.

Some think they also rule over demons that aim to destroy the world,

while others, including St. Paul,

believe the powers themselves are bad.

In any event, powers are a collection of professionals

who act as religious, theological, and ideological consultants.

7. Principalities

Ordinary humans will have the most interaction with the third category of angels.

The principalities are at the top of this list.

These celestial beings resemble light beams.

The principalities, like a school principal,

monitor everything.

They govern our whole globe,

including nations, cities, and villages.

They are also in control of religion and politics.

As if their plate wasn't already overflowing,

they are also in charge of overseeing the terrestrial responsibilities of the angels beneath them.

8. Archangels

These, together with the angels, protect humanity and all physical things.

But don't ask them to assist you personally;

archangels respond best when dealing with issues that affect all humanity,

such as justice.

This order is well-known because several of the angels are referenced by name in the Bible,