Good morning dr.ji. my aunt is suffering from depression and she r keen towards spiritual conditioning..her eyes always focus on particular object and not blinking eyes...when standing then standing for long time. She ask that hand wash done again and again asking of that you wash the hands..... doubt r in extreme.
Your information suggest either Obsessive compulsive disorder or a catatonic state it doesn't look like a mere depression*Kindly get a psychiatrist opinion* you may require to give more information especially on her Pre morbid state, duration of illness, comorbid conditions, any stressful events in the recent past*With medication and counselling she will improve well. If it is catatonia due to a psychiatric because Some Psychiatrist may prefer Modified Electroconvulsive therapy as a preferred choice for quicker improvement Thank you