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what is typical obsessive compulsive behaviour disorder?

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Obsessive Compulsive: The person would have obsessive ideas that go through his/her mind continuously, and have compulsions to do certain behaviors.  The person cannot let go of the idea or focus effectively on anything else.  Compulsive behaviors include things like washing hands over and over because of fear of contamination with germs; checking things like stoves or locking doors; also counting things endlessly.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorders?

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OCD: Ocd is an anxiety disorder characterized by repeated unwanted thoughts, feelings, ideas (obsessions) or behaviors make them feel driven to do something (compulsions), or both. The key is that they are unpleasant and intrusive thoughts and the compulsions are an attempt to relieve the anxiety. Ocd patients often know it is excessive. Theme(s) involved can be many things, including checking or germs.

Question 3

what can i do about obsessive compulsive personality disorder?

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How Others See You: Ocpd (http://bit.Ly/11eonc1) makes people rigid, bossy. It robs life of joy & takes a toll on relationships. It can cause great anguish & frustration to its sufferers. Read up on ocpd -what it looks like to you and to others. Most effective treatment 4 ocpd = psychotherapy - incl insight-oriented therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (cbt), acceptance & commitment therapy (act), etc.

Question 4

what would you suggest i do to control obsessive compulsive personality disorder in myself?

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1st, Back 2 Basics?: Like ocd, ocpd can rob life of joy, & take a toll on relationships. Both can cause great anguish & frustration 2 its sufferers. If u haven't done so be4, read up on ocpd & ocd - how they tic. Most effective treatments: a) 4 ocd = exposure & response prevention (http://bit.Ly/12d); b) 4 ocpd = (http://bit.Ly/11eonc1) - psychotherapy (including insight-oriented, cbt, acceptance & commitment therapy).

Question 5

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 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

is it possible that i have obsessive compulsive disorder?

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EVAL: Get a psychiatric evaluation for OCD symptomology and severity, and possible medication management. Then get a referral to a reputable clinician who specializes in OCD.

Question 8

what are potential signs of obsessive compulsive disorder?

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In the name: I always think OCD is a well named disorder. The signs or symptoms of OCD are having obsessions, intrusive upsetting, unwanted thoughts, and compulsions behaviors including mental behaviors you repeat to reduce anxiety or prevent the things you obsess about.

Question 9

need expert help here. what are signs of obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Fear of consequences: Of not doing things in a very specific way. The saying "step on a crack break your mother's back" is an example. If you could not tolerate the possibility of stepping on a crack thinking it could actually cause harm. People with ocd would not be able to tolerate stepping on a crack and would avoid it at all costs.

Question 10

how to tell for sure whether or not i have obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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Get Expert 2 Diagnos: See pcp 2rule out any physical conditions. Then consult w/ psychiatrist or clinical psychologist specializing in ocd. Expert can help rule out other problems that may look like or accompany ocd. 2 ensure u get the right doc(s) & most effective treatment(s), research ocd & learn all u can about it. 2nd, learn effective treatments. Start w/the internat'l ocd foundation: httpl//www.Ocfoundation.Org.

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