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From the DSM-IV
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (300.3)
Obsessive compulsive disorder is an Anxiety Disorder characterized by complaints of persistent or repetitive thoughts (obsessions) or behaviors (compulsions). The person feels compelled to continue despite an awareness that the thoughts or behaviors may be excessive or inappropriate, and feels distress if they stop them. (This is in contrast to "addictive" behaviors which produce pleasure or gratification.)
A. Either obsessions or compulsions: Obsessions as defined by (1), (2), (3), and (4): (1) recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance, as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress
(2) the thoughts, impulses, or images are not simply excessive worries about real-life problems
(3) the person attempts to ignore or suppress such thoughts, impulses, or images, or to neutralize them with some other thought or action
(4) the person recognizes that the obsessional thoughts, impulses, or images are a product of his or her own mind (not imposed from without as in thought insertion) Compulsions as defined by (1) and (2): (1) repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand washing, ordering, checking) or mental acts (e.g., praying, counting, repeating words silently) that the person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, or according to rules that must be applied rigidly
(2) the behaviors or mental acts are aimed at preventing or reducing distress or preventing some dreaded event or situation; however, these behaviors or mental acts either are not connected in a realistic way with what they are designed to neutralize or prevent or are clearly excessive B. At some point during the course of the disorder, the person has recognized that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable. Note: This does not apply to children. C. The obsessions or compulsions cause marked distress, are time consuming (take more than 1 hour a day), or significantly interfere with the person's normal routine, occupational (or academic) functioning, or usual social activities or relationships. D. If another Axis I disorder is present, the content of the obsessions or compulsions is not restricted to it (e.g., preoccupation with food in the presence of an Eating Disorders; hair pulling in the presence of Trichotillomania; concern with appearance in the presence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder; preoccupation with drugs in the presence of a Substance Use Disorder; preoccupation with having a serious illness in the presence of Hypochondriasis; preoccupation with sexual urges or fantasies in the presence of a Paraphilia; or guilty ruminations in the presence of Major Depressive Disorder). E. The disturbance is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition. Specify if:
With Poor Insight: if, for most of the time during the current episode the person does not recognize that the obsessions and compulsions are excessive or unreasonable
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What disorder is characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts followed by certain repetitive behaviors?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
What does the term 'obsessive compulsive' means?
"Obsessive compulsive" is an anxiety disorder with distinctive symptoms. They include feelings of unease, perfectionism, fixation with orderliness and the use of repetitive actions to ease worry and anxiety.
How can you tell if you have obsessive compulsive disorder?
If you did have it, you would have most of the symptoms - but there are charts you can take to find out if you do and how severe it is
How can you tell if you have Obsessive compulsive disorder ?
If you did have it, you would have most of the symptoms - but there are charts you can take to find out if you do and how severe it is
Can you get obsessive compulsive disorder from staphylococcus?
No. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder.
Jose has obsessive-compulsive disorder which of the following symptoms is he likely to have?
Cannot step on a crack on the sidewalk :P
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.
What are some symptoms patients experience when affected with obsessive compulsive disorder?
The need to do something a certain amount of times or feeling uncomfortable when doing something as they have never done. Watching the TV show Monk might help you. He has Obsessive compulsive disorder.
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
Is obsessive compulsive dissorder heredity?
It can be
OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What are the release dates for Obsessive Compulsive - 2010 II?
Obsessive Compulsive - 2010 II was released on: USA: 20 July 2010
