Obsessive compulsive disorder
@Obsessivecompu3
Information from: http://nimh.nih.gov - http://iocdf.org - http://mayoclinic.org - http://beyondocd.org - http://healthyplace.com
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⚡️ “Diagnosis Criteria for OCD” by @Obsessivecompu3
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⚡️ “Common Characteristics and Symptoms ” by @Obsessivecompu3
Compulsion symptoms are repetitive behaviors you feel you must perform. Symptoms include...
Obsession symptoms are repeated, persistent, and unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety. Symptoms include...
Medication: Most commonly, antidepressants are tried first. Antidepressants approved by the FDA are Anafranil, Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft
Environment: Some factors, including infections may be a trigger for OCD
However, treatments for OCD may not lead to a cure, but they can help a patients ability to attend school, work, and enjoy relationships and leisure activities
Joining a support group, taking up new hobbies, getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercising regularly can be helpful ways to cope with OCD
OCD is most common among teens and young adults then among older people
The exact cause of OCD is still unknown, but some theories causing the disorder are...
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): is a type of CBT that involves gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or obsession and teaches them healthy ways to cope with the anxiety
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): is a type of psychotherapy that is proven to be the best treatment option for OCD. CBT teaches the patient different ways of thinking, behaving, and coping with situations that trigger obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
7. These compulsions take up one hour or more per day
6. Repetitive behaviors that you feel you must perform, or something bad will happen (e.g. , counting, checking door is locked, excessive hand washing)
5. You unsuccessfully try to ignore the disturbing thoughts and images
3. The thoughts don't just focus on real problems in your life
2. Repetitive and persistent thoughts that are causing unneeded anxiety in your life
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