ocd full form - #19540

I’ve been dealing with something for a long time, but I never really knew what to call it. It started as small things, like checking the door twice before leaving or making sure the gas stove was off multiple times. At first, it seemed normal, just being cautious, but then it got worse. I started spending hours arranging things in a certain way, feeling like if I didn’t, something bad would happen. My mind wouldn’t rest until I did things in a very specific order, and if I tried to resist, I’d get this unbearable anxiety that made me feel like I was suffocating. I kept telling myself it was just a habit, but when I read about ocd full form online, I realized my symptoms matched exactly. I avoid certain places because I feel like they’re contaminated, even though I logically know they’re clean. I wash my hands so many times a day that my skin is dry and cracked, but if I don’t, I feel dirty and anxious. It’s like my brain keeps telling me I missed a spot. I even count while washing or repeat words in my head until it “feels right.” I tried ignoring it, but the thoughts keep coming back stronger. I saw a doctor last year, and they suggested medication, but I don’t want to be on pills forever. Therapy helped a little, but the compulsions never really stopped. I recently started looking into Ayurveda, and I was wondering if there are any natural ways to manage ocd full form symptoms? Can diet or lifestyle changes help in calming the mind? Are there specific herbs that can balance the excessive thoughts and anxiety? I read about Brahmi and Ashwagandha, but I don’t know how to use them correctly. Also, does Ayurveda see ocd full form as a brain disorder, or is it more connected to an imbalance in energy? I really want to find a way to reduce these obsessive thoughts without relying on medication. Has anyone else here tried Ayurvedic treatment for this? What worked best? Any help would be appreciated.