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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is categorized as an anxiety disorder. A person with OCD tend to think/do certain things things repetitvely and obsessively (such as hand-washing and counting, to name a couple) because they think, by doing it, they will avoid something unpleasant (ie. contaminations and accidents). As for treatment, the best way to find out is by consulting with a doctor, but OCD can be treated with medication (prescribed by a professional) as well as with behavioral therapy or a combination of both medication and therapy.
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How is obsessive-compulsive disorder treated by doctors?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be effectively treated by a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication that regulates the brain's serotonin levels.
What disorder is characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts followed by certain repetitive behaviors?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Can you get obsessive compulsive disorder from staphylococcus?
No. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder.
What is an obsessive compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)-- An anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions, such as recurring thoughts or impulses, and compulsions, such as repetitive behaviors.
Is obsessive compulsive disorder a mood disorder?
No, it is a behavioral disorder.
psychology?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
What disability does David have?
obsessive compulsive disorder.
Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder covered by ADA?
yes
Who discovered obsessive compulsive disorder and when?
a bunch of scientists.
How can you recognize a person with obsessive compulsive disorder?
Simple answer. Because they are compulsively obsessive about everything!
