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What do you call someone with an uncontrolled obsession?
you can call them OCD obsessiv compulsive disorder.
What is a person called if they have an obsession with knives?
A person who has an obsession with knives may be referred to as a "knife enthusiast," "knife collector," or in extreme cases, they may exhibit symptoms of a psychological disorder known as "obsessive-compulsive disorder" (OCD) related to knives.
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.
Is obsessive-compulsive disorder an inherited disorder not acquired?
A person can both inherit it or acquire it.
What is the name for a compulsive cleaner?
OCD - Obsessive cleaning disorder! Just kidding
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is it an addiction?
Obsessive Compulsive disorder is where a person has an obsession, which creates intruding thoughts in their minds which are uncomfortable. For example, an obsession with germs, and constant thoughts that lots of things are contaminated. The compulsion is a behaviour which is done in order to remove the obsessive thoughts, e.g. hand washing. Therefore, it is different to an addiction, yet the compulsions are very difficult to stop -which is similar to addiction, whereby the addictive behaviour is hard to stop. Addiction on the other hand may be due only to the physiological need for a chemical, such as nicotine, and does not necessarily have to be caused by an obsession, as OCD is.
What words describe a lying person?
deceitfulmisleadingunreliable
How can you recognize a person with obsessive compulsive disorder?
Simple answer. Because they are compulsively obsessive about everything!
What is the medical name for a person who is unable to throw anything away?
Answer: Hoarding...The condition is called Compulsive Hoarding Disorder. It's a form of OCD and it is treatable. Specialized therapy and medications can sometimes help. Compulsive hoarding is a serious medical condition and mental disorder. While it is treatable, people with compulsive hoarding are often suffering, especially when it's severe. See the related links for more information on compulsive pathological hoarding.
What is the difference between compulsive behavior and being obsessed?
An obsession is continual preoccupation with a person, place, thing, or activity. Compulsion is a powerful emotional urge to do a particular thing, usually repetitively. Obsessive-Compulsive disorder stems from those two words, and involves preoccupation and action, taken together.
Can drawing be an OCD if the person draws without stopping for meals or anything?
Yes, drawing can be a manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) if the person feels compelled to draw continuously to the detriment of their basic needs, such as eating or sleeping. This behavior might indicate an obsession with drawing that leads to compulsive actions, which is characteristic of OCD. However, it's important to consider the context and the individual's overall mental health, as not all excessive drawing is indicative of a disorder. A professional evaluation would be necessary for an accurate diagnosis.
Is there a term for a person who likes things to be right?
type A personality or try ocd (over compulsive disorder)
