OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- Christen, Jenna, and Louisa
Family and Loved Ones- Signs of OCD
Family and Loved Ones- Negative Stereotypes of OCD
- Neat freaks
- Nerds
- People obsessed with cleanliness
Family and Loved Ones- Local Resources Available for People With OCD
- Dr. Wendell R. Grigg Jr, MD Psychiatrist
- Novant Health Medical Center
- Mental Health Association of Mecklenburg
Family and Loved Ones- Online Resources Available For Trustworthy Information About OCD
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml
International OCD Foundation- an international non-profit organization that strives to help people with OCD
https://iocdf.org/about-ocd/
Anxiety and Depression Association- they specialize in helping depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, OCD, and other disorders. Their focus is to improve quality of life for children and adults affected with such disorders
http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd
Family and Loved Ones- Additional Information About OCD That is Very Critical
Family and Loved Ones- Additional Questions About OCD
- Why isn't there a cure for OCD?
- Why/how does one get/develop OCD?
- Why is OCD not taken seriously?
Medical Expert - Risk Factors
Medical Expert - Treatment for OCD
Medical Expert - Why is it important to treat depression in OCD patients?
Medical Expert - Medical science careers
- Psychiatric Neurosurgery
Patient- Symptoms of OCD
Some common symptoms of OCD include:
- Compulsive Behavior
- Hoarding
- Meaningless repetition of words and actions
- Acting out rituals
- Depression (fear, guilt, panic attacks, anxiety, and narcissism)
- Germaphobe (constantly washing hands, scared of getting sick and getting other people sick)
Patient- Cause of OCD
Patient- People Diagnosed with OCD #thenumbers
The number of Americans diagnosed with OCD is relatively high.
- 3.3 million Americans have or have been diagnosed with OCD
- 1 in 40 adults develop OCD
- 1 in 100 children develop OCD
Patient- Why don't people get help??
Many people diagnosed with OCD do not seek help with their disorder. There are actually a few common reasons for staying away from the doctor though...
- Some people are just plain scared of going to the doctor
- Others don't understand the negative consequences of OCD
- Lots of people just think that OCD is nothing to worry about, that there isn't really anything bad or serious or worrisome about it
Patient- Additional OCD Information
Patient- Additional OCD Questions
Medical Expert - Understanding OCD
- It is an anxiety disorder.
- Cannot be controlled.