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Is there a specific name for the need to turn on and off a light in a room besides the general obsessive compulsive?
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What doed OCD mean?
It is a mental disorder.
What is the definition of obsessive compulsive disorder?
Obsession Compulsive DisorderObsessive Compulsive Disorder, otherwise known as OCD is when someone is overly obsessive with some act, or task and such. It could be general: Like a clean houseColor coordinating clothesOr it could be specific: Washing you handsLocking a doorTo be "obsessive" refers to something that is done repeatedly, and habitually. Someone who washes their hands, 5x in an hour, every hour, everyday, then they have OCD. I believe you have OCD when your obsession corrupts your everday life. When ordinary operations take more time and effort, you're considered obsessive. However, it is a mindset that can be altered. It's curable, but it takes determination and desire to change. A process similar to smoking or overeating. I don't believe you are born with it because the youth don't seem to be victoms. Also, it's difficult to determine who is obsessive when we are a culturally oriented soceity where beauty and perfection scream at us left and right.Obsessive Compulsive Disorder [OCD] is a type of anxiety disorder. OCD is characterized by distressing repetitive thoughts, images or pictures that are frightening, intense, absurd or unusual. These ritual actions, known as compulsions, help reduce anxiety caused by the individuals obsessive thoughts.
What is ocd personality?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety disorder. It is noted by obsessions (persistent thoughts that produce fear, and general anxiety), and compulsions (repetitive behavior that is done by the individual in order to temporarily relieve obsessions). OCD is a fairly common disorder, especially in the US, and depending on the severity, can be treated with therapy, medication, or in very extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy. It can be diagnosed using the DSM description, and rated using the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale.
Lexapro compared to citalopram?
Both drugs are classified as SSRI drugs. However, Lexapro treats general anxiety disorder, and Depressive Disorders. Citalopram treat major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, Dementia Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse.
What are some good journal sources of information on atypical antipsychotic drugs?
McDougle, C. J. "A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of risperidone addition in serotonin reuptake inhibitor-refractory obsessive-compulsive disorder." Archives of General Psychiatry August 2000: 794.
Is a business report is written from specific to general or general to specific in an inverted funnel format?
general to specific
What is inductive reasoning moves from what to what?
The use of a specific observation to reach a general conclusion. (APEX)
Differentiate between general and specific reserve?
differentiate between general and specific reserve?
Does specific and general means the same thing?
no. specific is detailed while general is not that detailed.
What is the percentage of income can be assessed for 3 children for child support in the state of Louisiana?
You can get a general idea at the related link. There are other factors besides income.You can get a general idea at the related link. There are other factors besides income.You can get a general idea at the related link. There are other factors besides income.You can get a general idea at the related link. There are other factors besides income.
What is general and specific offer?
A specific offer is when an offer is made to a specific person or to a special class of people and a general offer is when an offer is made to the world at large or to the general public.
Is it possible to be OCD about not acting OCD?
You must have symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in order to have it. This disorder is a comonoly misunderstood condition, often being excused as just being "clean". In reality, this is just part of the disorder. It also includes commiting repeditive rituals to prevent something "bad" from happening. As a general rule, in order for someone to be diagnosed with this disorder, their rituals must consume more than 10% of their day.
