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What part of the body does OCD affect?
OCD is a mental disability so it affects the brain.
What part of the brain does OCD effect?
the left side of your head
Is obsessive compulsive disorder a mental problem?
Yes ocd is a mental problem, what else could it be? Xrays of the brain show ocd.
Is Obsessive compulsive disorder a mental disorder?
Yes ocd is a mental problem, what else could it be? Xrays of the brain show ocd.
When is psychosurgery used?
some patients with severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have been helped by an operation on a part of the brain that is involved in OCD.
Can you work with OCD?
Yes infact I would prefer an OCD mechanic or doctor as they tend to be very thorough
Do you always double check your work?
only if you have OCD
Do you always double-check your work?
only if you have OCD
What are the chances of your child having OCD passed on from you?
OCD is the result of imbalances in brain chemistry. There may be some environmental factors, and no doubt there is a certain amount of heredity involved. Whether or not it applies in all cases is not known as yet.
Does you brain structure visible change when you overcome OCD?
No. You just modify synapses and grey matter (axon connections).
How do SSRIs for anxiety increasing serotonin and Strattera for ADHD increasing norepinephrine and anti-psychotics like Respirdal for OCD blocking serotonin and dopamine not counteract each other?
Each act on different region of the brain. But you likely won't have luck with Risperdal for OCD. Treatment for OCD is SSRIs and Anafranil (a TCA).
Is Obsessive-compulsive disorder a chronic or time-limited disorder?
OCD is a chronic illness. It is a chemical imbalance in your brain that you are born with and that lasts your whole life. Medications and treatments are available to help, but OCD never quite goes away, unfortunately
