Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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.

Question 5

does dopamine increase ocd symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine, OCD Sympto: I feel your distress  about OCD symptoms.

A 2004 study in the "American Journal of Psychiatry" indicates a positive correlation between increased dopamine activity and people with OCD. 
The University of Utah notes that OCD is linked to increased levels of dopamine
There is no conclusive research that dopamine increases OCD symptoms.
See Psychiatrist for Diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

what are the signs and symptoms of ocd?

Accepted Answer

OCD/Paranoid: Ocd is an anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Common obsessions include fears pf contamination, losing control, harm to self or others, perfectionism, unwanted sexual thoughts, and religious correctness. Common compulsions include washing and cleaning, checking, repeating behaviors, counting, and undoing.

Question 7

what are some ways to deal with ocd in children age five?

Accepted Answer

R u sure?: True OCD in a child is a "big word" that may be found by itself or in association with significant behavioral problems such as autism spectrum disorder. If you think it is ocd, then you should see a child psychologist and a psychiatrist asap.

Question 8

for ocd sufferers, can the use of weed and alcohol make symptoms worse?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Although the use of marijuana would be predicted to be capable of reducing anxiety in certain situations the converse should be considered including a consideration of the propensity of marijuana to increase paranoia in some suceptible people.  With respect to alcohol, it would potentially in a temporary way reduce worrying but conversely may produce rebound anxiety when reducing alcohol intake.

Question 9

will the 10 year old's symptoms of ocd change during the teenage years?

Accepted Answer

Mental Health: Ocd in kids is different in many ways from adults.  It can be related to  immune problems associated with strep infections or it can be familial or genetic.  Usually there is gradual onset of symptoms between 9 and 10 years and many  children will improve with time.  This is less likely if there are other associated problems like anxiety or developmental disorders.

Question 10

can having an intense interest in a particular subject (ie. dinosaurs) be a sign of ocd in children?

Accepted Answer

Kids behavior: Interest or obsession? Some children can get obsessed with a subject and are very bright about it, know all of its details but cannot get their mind off it, it could be asperger. But a mere interest is not abnormal and is usually a phase.

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