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OCD

Beyond Being A Neat Freak

An Inside Look at Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By: Neve Chisholm

What is OCD?

What is OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental illness in which an individual falls into a routine of actions known as obsessions and compulsions. Most of the human population does not take this condition seriously but it is much more serious than it seems.

Obsessions

Obsessions

Obsessions are recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses or images that cause emotions such as anxiety or disgust. Examples of obsessions include fears that something is unsanitary, someone will get sick, they have made a mistake or have had a bad thought.

Compulsions

Compulsions

Compulsions are behaviors that individuals repeat constantly. Examples of compulsions include washing and cleaning, repeating a word, going in and out of doorways several times or checking to make sure a light is off repeatedly.

Diagnosis And Symptoms

Diagnosis and Syptoms

To truly have the mental illness known as OCD, an individual must go to the doctor to be diagnosed with positive or negattive results. Even though having a little obsession may seem like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, it really is not. OCD is more than an odd habit and is immensely critical.

Diagnosis

When an individual goes to the doctor to find out if they have OCD tests such as a physical exam, lab tests, psycological evaluation and diagnostic criteria for OCD may be done. If these test scome back with a positive result, it is sure that the person has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Symptoms

Symptoms

The only true symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are obsessions and compulsions. These symptoms do not always show if an individual has OCD due to the related conditions such as hoarding disorder, hair pulling disorder, skin picking disorders with several similar symtoms.

Living With OCD

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is far from easy. In the US 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children will face OCD. In a recent study, obsessions and compulsions were found in over 28% of people.

Living with OCD

Who it affects

OCD can affect anyone at any age and stage of their life. To the affiliated victim, it may seem like they are the only one with the condition but the mental health illness is actually quite common. In fact, stars such as Howie Mandel, Leonardo Decaprio, Justin Timberlake, David Beckham, Megan Fox and Jessica Alba have OCD.

What It Affects

What it affects

Having the complex conditon known as OCD is much more serious and damaging than it seems. Having OCD can affect one's self confidence and may even affect their daily life and relationships.

Treatment

Fortunately, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is treatable. The most common treatments include Psycotherapy, Medication and Deep Brain Stimulation. Without treatment, OCD is a supremely critical mental health illness to live with.

Treatment

Psycotherapy

Psycotherapy is a form of therapy which allows individuals to penly talk to a therapist about how they feel. During these sessions, theraputic relationships are created, a dialogue is created and a plan to overcome the feelings is created.

Medication

Medication is a commonly used treatment for OCD. Medications used include Luvox, Paxil, Zoloft and Celexa.

Medication

DBS

Deep Brain Stimulation is a form of surgery in which electrodes are implanted into an individuals brain. This treatment is only used if a patient's case of OCD is extremely severe.

DBS

Conclusion

Conclusion

Therefore, having a mental illness such as OCD is more severe than it may seem. Although a little obsession may seem like OCD, it really is not until you go to the doctor. Thanks for watching and listening to my presentation!

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