Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Defined
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of obsessions and compulsions.c
"Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)." Mayoclinic.org. N.p., n.d. Web.
Common Symptoms
"Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)." : Symptoms, Behavior, and Treatment. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 May 2014.
Who Does It Affect?
Nearly one-half of all cases begin in childhood. Most people are diagnosed by the age of 19. OCD affects about 2.2 million American adults. Roughly five million Americans suffer from OCD on a daily basis.
Goodman, Wayne K., MD. "The Impact of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder."PsychCentral. N.p., n.d. Web.
Treatment
- Psychotherapy
- Anti depressants and anti anxiety medications.
"Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD)." Treatments and Drugs. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 May 2014.
Further Information...
"Self Help." International OCD Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web.