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what is the definition or description of: obsessive compulsive disorder?

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OCD: Ocd is characterized by the presence of obsessions/compulsions that are recognized as excessive/unreasonable and time consuming (> 1 hr/day). Obsessions are recurrent/persistent thoughts, impulses, or images. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that one feels driven to perform in response to an obsession. The compulsions are aimed at preventing or reducing the unrealistic distress.

Question 2

what is obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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Anxiety Disorder: Obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) is a psychiatric condition where patients experience anxiety related to obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety, fear or worry. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors that are performed to reduce the associated anxiety. Most OCD sufferers recognize that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational.

Question 3

how can i treat obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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Therapy, medication: The most effective treatment for diagnosed obsessive-compulsive disorder is something called cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt). During cbt, a therapist can help you "train yourself" to deal with the anxiety and emotions that accompany the compulsions associated with the disorder. There are also medications that may help, but they will be less effective without therapy.

Question 4

obsessive compulsive disorder resistant to help?

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OCD seeking help: Persons with OCD can vary a bit in their willingness to get treatment, and the degree to which they seem to "want" to change.  The most resistant sub-group of ocd'ers I have observed has been hoarders, who are often quite unwilling to change or get help, resisting all efforts to "contain" their compulsions. They experience intolerable anxiety when "deprived" of their collection.

Question 5

how do you know if obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Obssesive compulsive: Ocd is defined as a anxiety disorder with endless cycles of repeatative thoughts and bahaviour.Recurring thoghts and fears they can not control.Anxiety produced by these thoughts leads to perform certain rituals or routines.There is fear of jerms and diseases, or making mistakes etc.It can present with repeatative washing of hands or bathing or many other tasks.Person is aware but cannot stop.

Question 6

what are signs of an obsessive compulsive disorder?

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See below: Ocd is defined by the presence of recurring obessions (thoughts) & compulsions (behaviors) that are distressing to the person because of time consumed or effects of thoughts/acts.  Nearly all individuals label the thoughts and behaviors as "weird" or "odd, " even very young children; yet, they can't stop.  Usually, the compulsion is an effort to get rid of the thought.  Range of symptoms is wide.

Question 7

can you please define obsessive compulsive disorder?

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OCD: The presence of obsessions (intrusive thoughts images or impulses) and usually compulsions (mental acts, behaviors, or rituals aimed at neutralizing anxiety caused by obsessions) that take up at least an hour per day, along with distress/impairment. Although it is possible to have obsessions without compulsions (rituals), most people with ocd have compulsions, even if subtle, mental rituals.

Question 8

how can i fight ocd (obsessivecompulsive disorder)?

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Please get the help: of a mental health professional.  Psychotherapy and/or medication can be very helpful.  See a book called "The boy who couldn't stop washing."  Peace and good health.

Question 9

how do i cure obsessive compulsive disorder aka ocd?

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Get help: There is not a simple solution to overcoming ocd. Find a therapist who specializes in ocd and start working on overcoming the symptoms. You may want to consult with a psychiatrist about medication if the ocd is severe. Behavioral techniques can be helpful in combination with insight oriented work. Good luck, but it will take time, don't be discouraged.

Question 10

what are the causes of obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Complex: Complex interplay between genetic and biological predisposition in addition to psychological vulnerabilities. For example, research suggests that many with ocd have learned that certain intrusive thoughts are unacceptable or "dangerous." you often see "thought action fusion" meaning thinking a bad thought is just as bad as the action (barlow, 2002). Either way, biology and environment in concert.

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