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What to do for the unusual thoughts that is distractive and troublesome?
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glad to. Most of the time I experience thoughts that bother me. I find them distractive and troublesome. From out of nowhere, I find myself wondering what women that I encounter in social situations, both young and older, would look like in or out of their underwear. I know this is pointless as I am a diabetic and could not act on any of the thoughts, but the thoughts/distractions are there anyway. Also, I find myself keying on peripheral details like details in movies that have nothing to do with the plot. eg: the number of rungs on a fence, or the numbers in an address etc.I have difficulty finishing projects though I start well. Often, I am not satisfied with my results. Any ideas?
gpt
Hi,I read your query and can understand your distress associated with your condition. The repeated thoughts that you are having are suggestive of obsessions and it is likely that your are suffering from Obsessive Compulsive disorder. In addition, you concern for excessive details and wanting to do things perfectly, not being satisfied with end results is suggestive of anankastic personality traits,I would suggest that you seek a psychiatric consultation for detailed evaluation and initiating treatment. Medications like Fluvoxamine will be helpful in controlling the repeated thoughts. In addition, you can consider cognitive behavior therapy as an option for both obsessive compulsive disorder as well as correcting the personality traits which is leading to distress.  You can discuss regarding the same with your psychiatrist.Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.