Learn More About Ocd
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Kirsten Boozer
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts, and repetitive rituals that someone feels compelled to perform. This can cause the brain to get stuck on a certain thought or urge. People with OCD most likely fall under the categories: Washers, Checkers, Doubters and Sinners, Counters and Arrangers, and Hoarders. If someone wants to look for signs of OCD, there are many symptoms to look for. Just because someone has this disorder does not mean they cannot get cured. They can go to therapy. Not only is there help for these people with OCD, there is help for their friends and families. Not only does the OCD victim suffer, but the friends and families suffer as well. There are things they can to do be able to help the person with this disorder. They need to learn everything about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Friend and families can go to support groups not only to get help with how to deal with OCD, but also to meet others that is dealing with the same issues. One good thing that someone can do is talk to their loved one about their disorder and try to see if that person will agree to get help in being able to control it. Men and women both can have this disorder. Among the compulsive checkers, both men and women are equal. Although, the compulsive cleaners do tend to be more women than men. People with an obsession personality usually have high levels of anxiety. People with this disorder needs to feel certain of things and to have control. Knowing all the things you need to know about OCD and how to cope with it will help the friends, family members, and the person with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder be able to deal with it better.
Bibliography:
Hyman, Bruce M., and Troy DuFrene. Coping with OCD: Practical Strategies for Living Well with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Kirsten Boozer
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also known as OCD, is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts, and repetitive rituals that someone feels compelled to perform. This can cause the brain to get stuck on a certain thought or urge. People with OCD most likely fall under the categories: Washers, Checkers, Doubters and Sinners, Counters and Arrangers, and Hoarders. If someone wants to look for signs of OCD, there are many symptoms to look for. Just because someone has this disorder does not mean they cannot get cured. They can go to therapy. Not only is there help for these people with OCD, there is help for their friends and families. Not only does the OCD victim suffer, but the friends and families suffer as well. There are things they can to do be able to help the person with this disorder. They need to learn everything about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Friend and families can go to support groups not only to get help with how to deal with OCD, but also to meet others that is dealing with the same issues. One good thing that someone can do is talk to their loved one about their disorder and try to see if that person will agree to get help in being able to control it. Men and women both can have this disorder. Among the compulsive checkers, both men and women are equal. Although, the compulsive cleaners do tend to be more women than men. People with an obsession personality usually have high levels of anxiety. People with this disorder needs to feel certain of things and to have control. Knowing all the things you need to know about OCD and how to cope with it will help the friends, family members, and the person with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder be able to deal with it better.
Bibliography:
Hyman, Bruce M., and Troy DuFrene. Coping with OCD: Practical Strategies for Living Well with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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