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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychological condition that is characterized by uneasiness, excessive worry, anxiety, obsessions, compulsions and the need to eliminate the triggers that are causing your angst. Obsessions are described as troubling beliefs, feelings, images and/or impulses that cause unwanted anguish and do not subside on their own, while compulsions, also known as “rituals,” are the coping mechanisms that you use to ease your anxiety and reduce your obsessive impulses.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also called OCD is found in many children today. The disorder is treatable. Although today OCD is able to be treated and managed, the disorder for a long time was not understood well. Parents of the child with OCD play a huge part in treatment. (thesis) The research paper conveys what to expect from a child who has OCD, the parent's role in treating it, treatments to manage each day with OCD, and how to help children through

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by obsession, compulsion, or both. The condition typically affects individuals during childhood or adolescence and often continues until adulthood. Obsessions are characterized by intrusive thought or urges that lead to anxiety and distress. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that the person feels compelled to accomplish according to

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a type of anxiety disorder and was one of the three original neuroses as defined by Freud. It is characterized by "recurrent, persistent, unwanted, and unpleasant thoughts (obsessions) or repetitive, purposeful ritualistic behaviors that the person feels driven to perform (compulsions)." (1) The prime feature that differentiates OCD from other obsessive or compulsive disorders is that the sufferer understands

Checking to make sure the stove is turned off, or double checking that the car is locked are all normal things. But a person with obsessive compulsive disorder may participate in these same actions, the only difference is it is much more intense. According to the National Institute of Mental Health those who have obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) have an impulse to check things multiple times, have rituals, thoughts and routines that they repeat over and over (National Institute of Health, 2013)

A. Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder 1. Diagnostic Criteria Overall A diagnostic criterion for Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder typically requires the client to have the presence of obsessive thoughts, images, or impulses, and acts of compulsions. The client must have recognition of the irrationality of the obsessions or compulsions, and the existence of distress and interference in the functioning of a normal life from the compulsions or obsessions or both. Both the obsessive and compulsive traits

human beings have certain routines and habits that allow them to stay safe, healthy, and clean. However, people like Lisa, who experience some unwanted and intrusive obsessions, along with repetitive routines and behaviors, suffer from OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder. In order for them to ease their anxiety, they perform these activities to an extent that they affect their daily lives. Sometimes this is done in order to lessen certain worries or fears, and others in order to avoid injuring

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a prevalent disorder in the population affecting 1 to 17% of the population (Silverman, Ginsburg, & Kurtines, 1995). It is characterized by repetition of thoughts that cause significant distress to the individual along with compulsory behavior, whether overt or covert intended to alleviate the feelings of distress (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2000). Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not only debilitating to the diagnosed individual but it affects

Obsessive compulsive disorder was once thought to be a rare disorder. In this paper, we will explore the symptoms and signs of OCD to give a good understanding on how to recognize this disorder. We also will research the tools professionals use to diagnose OCD and innovative treatments used for coping with the debilitating symptoms. Pathology Obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD, is characterized as having symptoms of uncontrollable obsessions that lead the individual to experience symptoms of

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder M.D. Wayne K Godman’s article, “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” describes obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) as an anxiety disorder that causes disturbing thoughts called obsessions and/or repetitive behaviors called compulsions. About 20 perecent of people with OCD have obsessions and compulsions, while about 10 percent just have either obsessions or compulsions. For many people, compulsions serve to alleviate anxiety. Godman’s article is mainly factual with examples