Can someone with OCD or anorexia join the military?

ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, bulima, anorexia, depression, skitzophrenia, anxiety .....

Many psychological probelms can be associated with anorexia. The three most common are depression, OCD, and BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder).

There are many possible causes of an eating disorder such as anorexia. There is no one reason. Often, many causes join together and lead to the eating disorder. Some common causes are.... * Peer pressure / social pressures * Media influences * Low self-esteem * Dieting gone too far * Influence / imitation of a family member / friend with an eating disroder * Depression * OCD * BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) Some theories exist…

go on webmd.com and click ocd. look at symptoms and see if they match.

This depends on the severity of the Tourette's. If your Tourette's is mild, and it will not prevent you from firing a weapon or cause you to hurt a friendly, then yes. But you can't join if you require any kind of medication for it, and you can't join if you have a co-occurring comobrid condition such as OCD or ADHD. You cannot join if your twitches disable you in any way, and if you…

Anyone can develop anorexia, but it is most commonly seen in middle- or upper-class Caucasian women between the ages of 12 and 26. Many also will struglle with other mental disorders such as depression or OCD.

OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a disorder which affects the ability to break the habit of something or in some cases someone. There is an OCD for everything, it just depends how far you take it.

Yes. My mother told me she thought I had a touch of OCD because I was so perfectionistic.

Depression Isolation Low self esteem Low sense of self worth OCD Paranoia Trust / Fear of relationships

OCD is diagnosed when symptoms start to become noticeable, which can be at any age. Most of the time, OCD symptoms become noticeable when a preteen/teen hits puberty. OCD can be diagnosed when someone is as young as 13 or as old as 60. It is different for everyone.

There are many emotional side-effects and symptoms that cause or accompany anorexia including depression, OCD, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), lack of trust, paranoia, low self-esteem, low sense of self worth, and suicide risk.

Some similar traits commonly shared by individuals with eating disorders, particularly anorexia are.... * Social Isolation * OCD tendencies, baits, or compulsions * Depression * BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) * Secretive behaviors, demands for privacy

The ways for a doctor to test someone for OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, are many. If symptoms leads them to believe the patient may be a sufferer, the doctor will refer them to a specialist for a second option.

Anorexia can affect all of the body systems, eventually. It can cause eyesight problem, hearing loss, dry skin, mental problems (depression, isolation, OCD, ect.), organ failure, nerve damage, muscle loss, and many other problems.

Anorexia can cause or worsen (if already existing) a variety of mental and emotional problems including.... *Depression *Isolation *Paranoia / Fear (irrational or illogical) *OCD *BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) *Mood swings *Low self esteem *Low sense of self worth

There are many possible causes of an eating disorder such as anorexia. There is no one reason. Often, many causes join together and lead to the eating disorder. Some common causes are.... * Peer pressure / social pressures * Media influences * Low self-esteem * Dieting gone too far * Influence / imitation of a family member / friend with an eating disroder * Depression * OCD * BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) Some theories exist…

Bipolar disease refers to someone who has sudden and severe mood swings. They have no control over these emotions and are sometimes very irrational during these times. OCD, aka Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, refers to someone who is obsessive about something. These people need to do repetitive things throughout their day. See "Difference between ADD and OCD"

Obssesive Compulsive Disorder. OCD.

you can call them OCD obsessiv compulsive disorder.

There are many emotional side-effects and symptoms that cause or accompany anorexia including depression, OCD, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), lack of trust, paranoia, low self-esteem, low sense of self worth, social isolation, thoughts of self-harm, and suicide risk.

Definitely. Depending on the severity of the OCD, it can complete debilitate someone from completing everyday functions or even living their lives at all. OCD is definitely not something to be taken lightly, especially if it is severe. Hope that helps. Best wishes.

There are many causes or factors that lead to anorexia. Some common ones are... Depression Low self-esteem Victim of bullying or teasing Social pressures Pressures from friends or family Perfectionism OCD BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) Diets gone too far Families members who also suffer from the disease

There are many causes or factors that lead to anorexia. Some common ones are... Depression Low self-esteem Victim of bullying or teasing Social pressures Pressures from friends or family Perfectionism OCD BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) Diets gone too far Families members who also suffer from the disease

It can be a sign of OCD, but only if it was extreme. For example, separating things such as tomatoes from pasta, not being able to eat the meal at all if food is touching, etc.

No but in rare cases maybe it all depends on the person. But most people with OCD have very good hygiene and wash their hands more than they need too.

Anorexia can be very difficult emotionally. Most eating disorders are also associated with other mental disorders that can cause and / or be a side effect of the eating disorder itself. These include depression, thoughts of suicide, OCD, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), low self-esteem, isolation, social withdrawl, and trust issues/paranoia.

OCD does not affect life expectancy.

There isn't a way for someone to permanently get rid of all intrusive thoughts and memories that are not caused by OCD or PTSD in a single day. What can be done, is therapy to learn to deal with these thoughts.

Epilepsy is not a mental health condition, so on that basis it would not be related to any mental health issues. Someone with OCD could also happen to have Epilepsy, but there is no real connection.

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), you may feel you are the only person facing the difficulties of this illness. But you are not alone. In the United States, 1 in 50 adults have OCD, and twice that many have had it at some point in their lives. Today very effective treatments for OCD are now available to help you regain a more satisfying life. Here are…

Tick means that someone has a tick. It means that it is kind of like an OCD disorder but they have to do it involuntarily.

There are many, many potential causes of anorexia. Some are related to low self-esteem and low body image, often as a result of bullying or teasing about weight or appearance. Sometimes it can be caused by depression, or other mental disroders like OCD and BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder). Many eating disorders tend to be results of diets gone wrong, too.

Anorexia can be caused by many different things or factors. Often, it is a compilation of many factors that eventually will manifest themselves or transform into anorexia. Some of those factors are... *Low self esteem *Low self body image *Depression *BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) *Yo-Yo dieting *History of other eating disorders *Family / friends with eating disorders *Socail / media influence *OCD *Dieting gone too far *Teasing about weight, appearances

Anorexia can be caused by many different things or factors. Often, it is a compilation of many factors that eventually will manifest themselves or transform into anorexia. Some of those factors are... *Low self esteem *Low self body image *Depression *BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder) *Yo-Yo dieting *History of other eating disorders *Family / friends with eating disorders *Socail / media influence *OCD *Dieting gone too far *Teasing about weight, appearances

Usually people who develop anorexia have OCD or are a perfectionist. People who develop anorexia can also be in a sport or job that requires a certain body type such as modeling, dancing, or gymnastics. It usually starts by a simple diet, then they start counting calories, then they start restricting intake and obsessively exercising. People who develop this disorder usually feel the need to control something in their lives maybe if they have an…

There is no one exact way that a person develops anorexia. It can happen for many different reasons, and often is the result of a few things. Low-self esteem and low-self image along with depression, BDD (Body Dismorphic Disorder), OCD, and bullying / teasing (often about weight or appearances / looks) can be a major cause. Anorexia can also stem out of other eating disorders, like bulimia, or from bad eating habits like yo-yo dieting.

It's doubtful. OCD is about repeated habits so, possibly one of the problems is someone eats a small or large amount of food because of the OCD. Some people with OCD will refuse to eat certain foods or will move their food around on their plate and eat in sequence (eg: meat first, then potatoes and then the veggies.) This is a "ritual" and generally doesn't change unless the person receives therapy.

A lot of obsessions fall under the category of OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Besides the physical and mental problems than anorexia can cause, it can also affect a person's social abilities and functions. Anorexics can be.... *Depressed *Isolated *Experience mood swings *Alienated (by others, or alienate themselves) *OCD

There are many different physical, medical, and mental complications that can accompany anorexia. Some specific medication conditions that anorexia can cause or worsen (but not all) include.... * Brittle bones / osteoporosis * Vitamin / Mineral defficieny * Stress on kidneys, liver, and lungs * Heart murmur, heart attack, heart failure * Fatigue * Loss of menstrual cycle (women) * Loss of sex drive (men) * Depression * OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) * BDD (Body…

Anorexia can happen as a result of many different things or events. In a majority of anorexia cases, the individual has had many factors that ultimately led to the development of the eating disorder. Some of these factors include.... *Low self-esteem *Other eating disorder *Family members / friends with eating disorder *Media / Social pressures *Bullying / Teasing (often about weight or appearances) *Low self body image *Depression *Yo-Yo dieting *Health obsession (orthorexia can quickly…

Yes, most OCD victims claim that marijuana does in fact help their OCD.

a lot of people (i hav ocd)

Living with anorexia can be very difficult for a person. Aspects of everyday life often involve food, which can be very stressful and anxiety-causing for the anorexic. There is a lot of taboo and secrecy that goes along with anorexia, too. As a result, most anorexics also suffer from social isolation and depression, along with other possible mental conditions like OCD or BDD which make life even more difficult on a day-to-day basis. The stress…

If your OCD is bad enough you can get disability. But you need to be going to a therapist. That way they can verify the severity of your OCD.

A of research has been dine and more is still needed and on-going about anorexia as a mental disorder. There are no set rules or standards, as each individual's mental state can vary. But some general common traits research has shown is that those who suffer from anorexia will also suffer from other mental disorder, mostly commonly depression, OCD, and body dimorphic disorder (BDD). Many anorexics tend to isolate themselves, and many also have perfectionistic…

OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a mental disorder related to anxiety. Definition: Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce anxiety, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety, or by combinations of such thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors compulsions. There are different types of OCD such as "watchers" "checkers" "washers" "hoarders" these are just names describing the symptoms. A washer is someone who has anxiety about germs so they will…

OCD. You just have OCD.

He doesn't really have OCD

Yes. I was watching a show about OCD, and one of the interviewers had OCD towards her family, thinking they were "contaminated."