Question 1

what are the tests for obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Clinical Exam: As with many psychiatric disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd) is diagnosed by a comprehensive clinical examination. A patient must meet criteria set forth in the diagnostic & statistic manual or the icd-9 diagnosis manual. Questionaires, such as the yale-brown obsessive compulsive scale (ybocs), can help diagnose OCD and monitor one's progress during treatment.

Question 2

please help me? what is 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 3

could you explain what is obsessive compulsive disorder?

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Tall order!: Here's a very informational link that should answer your questions fully. Yes, there are varieties and severity ranges as well as the person finding it unpleasant to be this way vs feeling that it is a good way to be. Read and think. Best wishes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/obsessive-compulsive_disorder.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

how to tell if i am developing ocd. (obsessive compulsive disorder)?

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OCD: This is an anxiety do, with intrusive thoughts that cause apprehension/fear/worry, and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the anxiety. Examples are excess washing, cleaning, checking, hoarding, & other rituals. These are time-consuming & cause severe emotional/financial distress.

Question 7

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

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Proper diagnosis: Find a mental health provider and get a proper diagnosis. Good luck!

Question 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

is obsessive christmas disorder related to obsessive-compulsive disorder?

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I had to look this : Up because i had never hear of obsessive christmas disorder.  After googling a number of sites - i think it may be a comic term. For instance you can buy tee shirts or sweat shirts that  say "obsessive christmas disorder". I did read an article about how difficult the disruption of normal routine can be around the holidays for someone who has ocd. I read another article about people who do extreme.

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