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they don't, you're born with it just like most mental illnesses. symptoms of ocd don't often occur until late childhood.
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How can you recognize a person with obsessive compulsive disorder?
Simple answer. Because they are compulsively obsessive about everything!
Is obsessive-compulsive disorder an inherited disorder not acquired?
A person can both inherit it or acquire it.
What are some common symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder?
While the effects of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) vary from person to person, generally people with OCD suffer from increased anxiety while doing normal everyday tasks.
What is the name for a compulsive cleaner?
OCD - Obsessive cleaning disorder! Just kidding
Who are more likely to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder?
If one person in a family has obsessive-compulsive disorder, there is a 25% chance that another immediate family member has the condition. It also appears that stress and psychological factors may worsen symptoms
Are there different types of obsessive compulsive disorder?
Yes, there are. They depend on the compulsions a person has - hand washing, counting, ordering, etc.
What is compulsive profanity?
Compulsive profanity is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by unpleasant and unwanted thoughts which keep recurring and are obsessive in nature. And the person swears, alot, all the time.
Why does Jordan have obsessive compulsive disorder?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an emotional condition brought about by imbalances in brain chemistry. It is often treatable, and does not mean that the person is "crazy," or mentally impaired. Think of it as sort of like being afraid of snakes. It may not make sense to you, but it isn't your problem. Just enjoy Jordan for who he is.
Can you die from Obsessive compulsive disorder ?
if the person is obssesed with starting fires or something else very dangerous then they're probably very likely to die, but I don't think that the disorder itself kills a person.
Will the Army accept you if you have obsessive compulsive disorder?
Neither the Intelligence, nor the Military Forces would accept a person with anything that is classified as a mental illness.
What is it called when you are obsessively neat?
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) where the sufferer feels an obsessive need to clean and have everything neat and tidy. however not all forms are this severe, the person you are refering to may just be a perfectionist.
What is meant by obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A compulsive disorder is a kind of a mental disorder which drives you to perform completely unnecessary and ridiculous to most of the people actions (compulsions) but still essential to those who suffer form the compulsive disorder.
