A Case Study of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Some Diagnostic Considerations INTROD UCTION Prior to 1984‚ obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was considered a rare disorder and one difficult to treat (I ) . In 1984 the Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) initial survey results became available for the first time‚ and OC D prevalence figures showed that 2.5 % of the population m et diagnostic criteria for OCD (2‚3) . Final survey results published in 1988 (4) confirmed these earlier reports
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The Refuge – A Healing Place is a rehab facility that provides a long term‚ 12 step based program for those dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The organization believes that trauma is center in the nervous system and that telling the story of how the trauma happened in a nature setting helps the nervous system process the trauma. They feel that processing the trauma reduces the need for maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse. Their vision is to provide an environment of healing
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It was 1868 when Dr. Jean Charcot discovered hardening of the plaques during an autopsy he was performing. He called it “Sclerosis in plaques‚” also known as Multiple Sclerosis and today that affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide. MS is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by the destruction of the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers in the CNS. Myelin is the insulator of nerve conduction and it allows the signals to travel at fast speeds. During MS‚ demyelination occurs causing the nerves
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In my own definition a trauma can be described as an event that upsets the individual’s normal causing psychological‚ physical‚ and emotional harm. A trauma has different meanings to each individual however‚ anyone can experience a trauma. Bessel A. van der Kolk an expert in the field of traumatic stress states that‚ “experiencing trauma is an essential part of being human; history is written in blood” (Van der Kolk‚ McFlarlane‚ &Weisaeth‚ 2007). Some examples of a trauma include rape‚ physical
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Anger management is defined as therapeutic techniques utilized by individuals with excessive‚ uncontrollable outbursts. Anger management is defined as the therapeutic techniques used by people with excessive‚ uncontrollable rage. Reducing stimulants and taking immediate action to calm down helps one deal with the situation in a positive manner. Anger management or psychotherapy classes should be attended over the course of several weeks. They can be completed one-on-one‚ with family members‚ or in
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Treatment of a Client with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a passage published in the Social Work Research & Abstracts written by Marlene Cooper. In this particular article‚ Marlene Cooper‚ discusses the treatment for an obsessive-compulsive disorder patient. Cooper begins by providing a scientific description of obsessive-compulsive disorder‚ and its usual symptoms upon a client. Then‚ Cooper goes onto present a specific client used for this particular research project‚ which was eventually diagnosed
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Do antidepressants help? The answer to the question posed is "on an individual basis". For me personally‚ the answer is no. I have tried two mainstream antidepressants and haven’t had any lasting results with either. I have been "depressed" for as long as I can remember. The trauma I experienced as a young girl and teen follows me everywhere‚ without escape. I had never been diagnosed with depression until I was eighteen. That was when the new doctor I found noticed the signs for me. Shortly after
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UNIT 41- Assignment 2: Clinical psychology P1 Depression is a mental disorder often caused by the chemical imbalance of the brain. The symptoms vary from person to person when their diagnosed with depression. The symptoms are feeling hopeless and helpless‚ a lack of self-esteem‚ find everything less enjoyable‚ difficulty making decisions‚ having suicidal thoughts and harming one self and etc. Biological approach - Depression Depression can be common between families and past onto generations‚ however
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It’s very common for individuals to forget specific detail of past event and to not remember all that occurred‚ but what about events that seem to leave a permanent scar on an individual’s memory. Flashbulb memories are specific events preserved with great detail in an individual’s mind. These types of memories occur after an individual has gone through a traumatic experience‚ or an event that is linked with pain or immense fear. I personally have a few memories that are clearer and more accessible
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Amitriptyline should not have been prescribed for the John Doe‚ the reason being is that the drug is highly recommended for patients who have depression. Although‚ the drug can be prescribed for patients who have major migraine‚ Doe John does not have depression‚ he only complained about headaches. The physician should have taken this into a huge consideration‚ because some drugs tend to do more harm than good‚ which varies from patient to patient. Some of the side effects of Amitriptyline are the
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