Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Colton McKinney 10/11/16 Health-6
Definition of OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).Often the person carries out the behaviors to get rid of the obsessive thoughts.
Symptoms
Some symptoms are:
- Washing Hands repeatedly
- Continuous checking stuff
- Hoarding
- Repetitive Movements
- Social Isolation
- Arranging things in a certain order.
Causes
While, we still do not know the exact cause or causes of OCD, research suggests that differences in the brain and genes of those affected may play a role.
Background
It equally affects men, women and children of all races, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. In the United States, about 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children have OCD. And according to the World Health Organization, OCD is one of the top 20 causes of illness-related disability, worldwide, for individuals between 15 and 44 years of age.
Treatments
Medications for OCD
- Prozac
- Anxiolytic
- Antidepressant
- Support group
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Aversion therapy
Age/Gender Tendencies
OCD is one of the top 20 causes of illness-related disability, worldwide, for individuals between 15 and 44 years of age. It equally effects people of all ages and and genders.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
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National Alliance on mental illness
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Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation Inc
boston, Ma 02196
617-973-5801
I Have OCD. This Is What It’s Like to Be in My Mind for 3 Minutes.