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The disease is not so uncommon: 1 in 50 of the population is afflicted with it. OCD is manifested by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviour.
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How many people in the world have Obsessive compulsive disorder ?
how many people in the world suffer from ocd
Why is obsessive-compulsive disorder often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed?
People with obsessive-compulsive disorder feel ashamed of their problem and often try to hide their symptoms. They avoid seeking treatment. Because they can be very good at keeping their problem from friends and family, many sufferers do not get the help
Which disorder makes people obsessively to straight and line up everything around?
That would be OCD, or, obsessive-compulsive disorder......but the disorder has many different forms of symptoms or "rituals" that someone can suffer from.
I have an obsession with many things such as 9 different tv shows and I also have strong moral beliefs does this mean i have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Yes
What are some mental disorders?
There are many mental health disorders that have a psychological basis; more common are - Bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, sociopathy, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, schizoid ...
Are most health freaks bipolar?
This is not within the criteria of what qualifies being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. I have Bipolar Disorder and have known many other with the disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a possible category for someone who you see as a "health freak".
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.
A person that hoards?
A person that hoards is called a hoarder. A hoarder collects and keeps so many items even if they are of no use and of little value to most people. Hoarding is considered as a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
How many people in West Virginia have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD?
It s unknown how many people in West Virginia that have OCD. Some people have OCD and never tell anyone.
What research has been done on obsessive-compulsive disorder?
There are many resources with information on different aspects of obsessive-compulsive disorder. For information on the condition and treatment, a mental health care professional experienced with the disorder may be the best place to start. For information on coping with a family member or loved one with the disorder, a local community or local or online support group will be the best resource.
Why psychiatric conditions may manifest as a result of bulimia nervosa?
Many also suffer from other psychiatric illnesses, including clinical depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
What is the most common OCD?
Almost one out of every 40 people will suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder at some time in their lives. The condition is two to three times more common than either schizophrenia or manic depression
