Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD can be a
  very destructive anxiety disorder.
• OCD is an anxiety disorder by unwanted and
  repeated thoughts, feeling, or repetitive
  behaviors.
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects children
  and adolescents as well as adults.
• Most recognize their obsessions are irrational
  and compulsions are excessive or unreasonable.

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Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder

• Common obsessive thought in OCD
• Fear of causing harm to yourself and others.
• Excessive focus on religious or moral ideas.
• Fear of losing or not having things you might
  need.
• Believes in superstitions, considered something
  lucky or unlucky.
• Inappropriate sexual thought or violent thoughts.

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Signs and Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder

• Common compulsive behavior in OCD
• Double-checking things, such as locks, appliances
  and light switches.
• Spending a lot of time washing or cleaning.
• Arranging things as just so.
• Repeating certain words, counting.
• Indulged in senseless things to reduce anxiety.

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Causes of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• The exact cause of OCD is still not known but a
  few theories are listed below.
• Biology Changes in bodys natural chemistry or
  brain functions
• Genetics OCD runs in families sometimes and can
  be passed on.
• Depression Depression may be sometimes develop
  OCD symptoms.

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Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Cognitive Therapy Conversational therapy
  sessions to help the better understand this order
  and how to deal with it.
• Variety of drug treatments Antidepressant
  medicine help to balance brain.
• Psychotherapy Can be used to reduce stress,
  anxiety and resolve inner conflicts.
• Self-Help Learn about the disorder, join a
  support group or use relaxation techniques

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