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How should you handle your 8 years old son who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder?
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∙ 16y ago
The best way of dealing with someone who has OCD has been suggested by research to be gradual exposure. For example, if they had problems touching something seen as "contaminated", a tissue for example, you could gradually encourage them to touch something touched by the tissue until they get used to the Idea. This technique can be applied to other aspects of the condition.
It is probably best to speak to a qualified psychologist.
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How do you handle an 8-year-old child who has an obsessive-compulsive disorder?
CHOP HIS FINGERS OFF, that'll teach the little brat!
How do you relieve from obsessive compulsive disorder?
The best way to relieve from OCD is to talk to a therapist who could eventually prescribe you some medications. You cannot handle OCD by yourself.
Does everyone have some form of obsessive compulsive disorder?
I cannot handle a bed that is messy i have to get every crease out of it. it would annoy me any mess but it starts in the morning with the bed and continues all day. tidying up is my obsessive compulsion.
Should you tell your parents you have Obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Yes, you should. OCD needs to be treated by a professional as a person cannot handle it by themselves and measures need to be taken as sooner as possible, because after all this disorder is liable to control.
What is a basic definition of obsessive compulsive disorder?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder which is characterised by obsessive thoughts that plague the sufferer and compulsive actions which the person do to relieve the anxiety brought about by the thoughts. An obsessive thought is a recurrent persistent thought (kind of like that annoying song that loops in your head once in a while), which causes the person anxiety and distress. The person typically knows the thought is silly but just can't help thinking about it, no matter how hard he or she tries. A common example portrayed on many TV shows is the thought that all public places are contaminated. The person will keep thinking every door handle and elevator button is covered in germs, to the point that he is afraid of going out, or if he or she does, will do so with great trepidation. To relieve the anxiety wrought by the thoughts, the sufferer does something repetitively that may or may not be related to the thought. To rid himself of contamination, a sufferer may wash his hands 20 times in a ritualistic fashion after contact with something 'dirty'. Failure to complete the routine results in severe anxiety. Other people may have have counting behaviors such as counting the cracks in the sidewalk. Many people actually have a certain degree of obsessiveness or compulsive behavior but it usually does not disrupt their everyday lives. When it becomes bad enough, say you keep worrying about whether you left the stove on and keep going home to check it and thus become 2 hours late for work, then obviously it becomes a problem. This is what differentiates an obsessive compulsive trait from a disorder.
What are the symptoms and causes of anthropophobia?
Anthropophobia is a psycho-social disorder where one has an irrational fear of others, social situations, groups. It may be complicated by either Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It is doubtful that there is a single cause of anthropophobia, but more likely that several factors go into the causation of this under reported phobia. Psycho-Emotional Abuse as a child can be one factor. A child who is repeatedly called "stupid" by a parent or parents, may grow to fee awkward in social situations and feel that others are judging her or him in social situations. The possibility of embarrassment is paralyzing and the symptoms of panic, elevated heart rate, fear of what's coming, and a feeling of impending doom set in. If the person can't handle it he or she flees to solitude. Many sufferers of Anthropophobia call themselves Solitudophiles instead.
Compulsive Gambling?
Many compulsive gamblers find it difficult to stop due to experiencing unpleasant feelings such as loneliness, anxiety, and stress. Finding alternative ways to handle these feelings may help with the impulsive desire to gamble. Seek help from a therapist to discover new ways to handle the unpleasant emotions or attend a twelve-step recovery program such as Gamblers Anonymous. Exercise, meditation, and deep breathing can also help with impulse control as well.
What are the limitations of PERT?
PERT/CPM suffers mainly suffers from a main issue is that when the network becomes very big (eg containing hundreds of activities) it becomes almost impossible to handle (printing, reading, etc...). Comparing CPM to CCPM we discover that CCPM has a better utilization of project resources, among other advantages.
How would a nurse handle the dilemma of a patient that says,she is fat although the truth is she is underweight ?
A nurse would probably refer the patient to an eating disorder specialist.
How can I discourage someone interested in pursing a relationship with me and i don't love him and am already in a relationship he wont back down?
It sounds like you have a person with an obsessive behavior disorder. If this is the case nothing you say or do will cause him to stop. A person with this disorders sees ANY response as positive. What you need to do not respond at ALL neither in a positive or negative way. This can be hard, but you can do it. To get more information on this get the book THE GIFT OF FEAR and read chapter 8. The author goes into how to handle a someone like this, but to have it work you have to follow it.
How does the spouse or significant other cope with and handle daily life with someone that suffers from Idiopathic Hypersomnia?
Knowing from medical authority that it is genuine illness, which distresses patient. Affirming that there is no ulterior motive. These when lead to acceptance helps in coping.
Is there a disorder for social awkwardness the inability to handle emotions and pain and acting younger than real age?
yes it is called adhd bipolar you should go see a doctor
