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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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

i need advice with obsessive compulsive disorder / ocd?

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ERP! Talk Back 2OCD!: Ocd can rob ur life of fun/joy ; it can really take a toll on relationships. The more u listen 2ocd ; believe what it tells u, the more powerful it becomes. Have u had exposure ; response prevention (erp) therapy? This is the "gold standard" treatment ...Can teach u how 2 say shut up 2ocd. Get people close 2u involved in ur treatment. Learn more via int'l ocd foundat'n www.Ocfoundation.Org.

Question 8

how can i tell if i have obsessive compulsive disorder?

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How to check for OCD: A person can use a number of standardized scales and diagnostic screeners to cone down on if you have OCD or not.  If you go on line and google OCD screening tools, you will find things like the yale brown obsessive compulsive checklist, or ybocs.  With a little background, you can take this.  Plan to discuss this with a trained mental health professional like a psychiatrist to be sure.

Question 9

where do i turn for obsessive compulsive disorder help?

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Where OCD gets help: I am a board certified psychiatrist, and would recommend that you seek a licensed clinical psychologist, who is a verifiable expert in cognitive-behavioral treatment of OCD symptoms.  Treatment needs to be systematic and organized along certain lines.  The right pscyh meds, however, can make the difference between failure and success in the change process; without meds, cbt has less lasting impact.

Question 10

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.

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