Question 1

what are symptoms of ocd?

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Persistent ideas : Obsessions are persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and senseless.  Compulsions are repetitive, purposeful and intentional behaviors that are formed in response to an obsession, according to certain rules.

Question 2

what are the main symptoms of ocd?

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Ocd: Ocd is an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessive or ruminative thoughts. Repetitious or ritualistic behaviors may also be present. The person may be very rigid in thinking. May get into number counting.

Question 3

is hoarding a common symptom of ocd?

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Not Primary Symptom: "18-40% of ocd sufferers display hoarding as a *symptom*, though only 5% display it as a *primary* symptom." also: "many researchers now believe hoarding and ocd are separate disorders."  source: www.Psychologydegree.Net as found on this fact sheet posted on the website of the international ocd foundation. Find it here: http://bit.Ly/1apidlu.

Question 4

what are the tell-tale symptoms of ocd?

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Two Symptoms: Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder with two predominant symptoms. The first is an obsession, an unwanted thought, fear, or urge to do a behavior. The second is a compulsion, a ritualized behavior that is performed to reduce the anxiety caused by an obsession. Patients know these symptoms are irrational but cannot control them. These is effective treatment.

Question 5

could you tell me what are ocd symptoms?

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OCD Symptoms: The symptoms of ocd include obsessions , which are persistent, repeated, and unwanted thoughts and ideas, and compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors in order to eliminate whatever discomfort the obsessions cause. These symptoms can fluctuate throughout your lifetime and are usually worse when you're stressed.

Question 6

is it possible that i have ocd symptoms?

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OCD: OCD is obsessive compulsive disorder, which is comprised of obsessions (repeating unwanted thoughts) and compulsions (ritualistic behaviors to help deal with those thoughts) such as washing hands repeatedly, constantly cleaning, checking locks, and other similar behaviors. Often the emotions behind OCD are based in fear and/or anger that is unresolved and even unverbalized.

Question 7

are these ocd behaviors symptoms of disabilities?

Accepted Answer

When Severe Enough: I assume you are asking if a person suffering from OCD could be considered disabled.  Ocd can present in different ways such as germ phobias, counting rituals, etc.  The symptoms of OCD can vary in their intensity from very mild causing little distress to severe leaving an individual housebound and unable to care for themselves.  These individuals are clearly disabled.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of ocd? and how soon can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

OCD: Obsessive compulsive Disorder involves unrealistic thoughts/ fear that the person may or may not realize is unreasonable &amp;/or repetitive behaviors.  Seek evaluation if you believe you may have OCD. Treatment can be developed if you do. Take care.

Question 9

any tricks to making my ocd symptoms at least be not so bad?

Accepted Answer

Lots of good ideas: Go to the national ocd site.  There are many highly effective treatments for ocd, some related to medications but many involving cognitive behavioral approaches.  It is a highly treatable disorder, but it can be chronic and tends to wax and wane over time.

Question 10

what is the most effective way to douse the symptoms of ocd?

Accepted Answer

TX: Cognitive behavioral disorder can be very effective in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder. Psychotropic medications may also be indicated.

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