Question 1

what are common symptoms of 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 2

please explain what are the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

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Symptom overview: Obsession = recurring unwanted obsessions/thoughts; Compulsion = recurring, ritualized actions an individual may feel compelled to perform (counting, checking behavior). Compulsive behavior is often not connected to obsessive thoughts.
ADHD: Chronic inability to pay attention/sustain focus in multiple settings and impulsive, hyperactive behavior, inability to stay still or remain quiet.

Question 3

what are the milder symptoms of early obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Obsessive Compoulsiv: Disorder involves either obsessions or compulsions.  Excessive worry/guilt is ofter one of the early symptoms or silently counting things like letters in a word, holes in the ceiling, books in a bookcase.

Question 4

do sufferers from obsessive-compulsive disorder have their symptoms fade away with old age?

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Not necessarily: Obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) tends to develop in the teen years (or younger), but this does not mean that it gets better as one gets older.  What helps with OCD is cognitive behavioral therapy, supports, and/or medication treatments.  One reason that it looks like its gets better as one gets older is more likely due to developing better strategies to manage the ocd.

Question 5

i have the symptoms of adhd and of obsessivecompulsive disorder . can they be together ? can a pshychatrist help me fast or it needs time ?

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See a doctor: I recommend seeing a doctor so that they can make a proper diagnosis and give you something to get rid of the condition or relieve symptoms.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

can you please define obsessive compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how can i fight ocd (obsessivecompulsive disorder)?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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