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OCD
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by repetitive behaviors, obsessions, compulsions and anxiety. OCD is often managed through medication and behavioral therapy. Questions about the disorder, its effect and treatment should be placed in this category.
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Will drugs used to treat OCD help prevent addictive behaviours?
In my opinion the answer to this question would be yes, OCD drugs would be effective against addictive behaviors. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder's key features (occording to the DSM IV) include "obsessions (persistent, often irrational, and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts)" and "compulsions (actions which are used to neutralize the obsessions)". An example could be someone who is obsessed with germs and being clean, so therefore compulsively washes his hands, uses tissues to pick things up etc. He uses the actions to help calm or neutralize the thoughts.
Addiction or dependency (to drugs for example) can be defined as an obsession with the drug or being high, or even with another unpleasant feeling like anxiety, and the compulsion to use the substance to alleviate or neutralize that obsession. Addicts often describe their use as self-medicating. They may describe themselves as always being "stressed" or feeling "not-normal" until they use their drug of choice to "fix" the problem.
So if OCD behavior can be helped by medications such as certain selective seratonin re-uptake inhibitors, then so would addictive behavior since they are really one-and-the-same. Now would the meds. prevent addictive behaviors? That suggests that you are trying to stop behaviors that have not happened yet, and in the case of addiction where the behavior supplies the diagnosis, that just may not be possible.
Not really. We all have a trace of OCD, and we do it without thinking. One may take the same route to work over and over even though it could be the longer way there, but, it's a habit. I am the type of person that unless I have checked to be sure all windows and doors are locked (thank heavens I live in a small home) I can't go to sleep. So, what's the big deal? Not one darn thing! Abusers are abusers and OCD really has nothing to do with it unless the person was an abuser in the first place. Although OCD people can get on other's nerves at times, something about that other person can get on their nerves too. None of us are perfect. Happy New Year Marcy
How do you get unwanted thoughts out of your head and heart?
You can get unwanted thoughts out of your head and heart by focusing on another idea or carrying out a productive activity.
What is the true cause of Trichotillomania aslo known as severe obsessive compulsive hair pulling?
Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder that is mostly attributed to other personality disorders like depression, anxiety, etc. although there is no "true" cause.
An impulse control disorder where you pull out your own hair.
Is the obsessive need to please another a psychologcal disorder?
I believe it can be a SYMPTOM of a psychological disorder. I've always been a "goody-two-shoes" because I wanted people to like me. I've had very few friends in my life, not because I'm nasty or anything like that; just the opposite. I find it very difficult to accept help from someone else until I've done something for them. I guess it's just my personality. Mark
When a relationship is built it was near one who knows the other very well. Depression Anxiety and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) never occur overnight nor do they suddenly reach such a stage where the brain stops thinking by itself. When GOD created human beings, I mean when the first seed of human embryo starts growing, its the brain that starts developing first and later on other parts start developing. For the person who suffers from Depression Anxiety, its very important to know them, try to understand what situation or tension he or she is experiencing. Maybe such a person might have gone through such situations or accidents which has led him/her to become ill with depression. Try to understand the person and the ways that can be found to help with love, support and gentleness.
AnswerAn important thing to know is the reasons behind why these conditions develop. Research as much as you can about the low levels of brain chemicals and other factors that cause them. That will help to create a situation where you are looking at the behavior caused by the depression as being a third party that you both can deal with, rather directing animosity toward your spouse. They are in no condition to deal objectively with conflict or even small stresses that wouldn't bother them if well. All of this is easier said than done! Don't feel a failure if you find it impossible not to react or despair. Create support networks for yourself, either with understanding friends or one of the support groups for people in just the same situation. It helps so much just knowing you are not alone. Be assured that the medications usually have wonderful success now, although this can take time to work, depending on how much the chemical levels have to be built up. Protect your spouse -and yourself too- from situations that are stressful, and that includes the rellies and friends who think it's just a matter of 'pulling yourself together'.Even mentally healthy individuals won't remain that way for long being married to a true narcissist, so the answer is no, the relationship will not work out. The other mate having OCP will only complicate matters and they will be that ones that will suffer the worst.
You really need to be seen by a licensed professional if you suspect you suffer from OCD. I have OCD, and while therapies are helpful in reducing my stress and helping me cope with "spikes" in my OCD, I also have to take medication. There is a biological component to the disease, meaning that it's not simply something that you can teach yourself to make go away. In some people with OCD, the majority actually, the brain is not properly wired, so to speak. There is a lowered serotonin level and so the messages between cells aren't passed effectively. Therefore, what would be a normal thought to someone without OCD becomes an obsessive thought to someone with OCD because the thought gets "stuck" and they can't get it out of their mind. Same thing with the rituals. Whereas a normal person can stop cleaning at a certain point, an OCD person never feels like the space is clean enough, and so can clean forever. OCD is a serious mental disorder that needs to be diagnosed and monitored by a doctor.
There is no disease to man that one should be embarrassed about seeing a doctor about and I suggest you do. Doctors are not there to label you, but hopefully heal and explain what you have to put your mind at rest. Be wise and see your doctor! Here are some ideas if for whatever reason the doctor option is not possible. The specific technique used in BT/CBT is called Exposure and Ritual Prevention (also known as Exposure and Response Prevention) or ERP; this involves gradually learning to tolerate the anxiety associated with not performing the ritual behavior. At first, for example, someone might touch something only very mildly "contaminated" (such as a tissue that has been touched by another tissue that has been touched by the end of a toothpick that has touched a book that came from a "contaminated" location, such as a school.) That is the "exposure." The "ritual prevention" is not washing. Another example might be leaving the house and checking the lock only once (exposure) without going back and checking again (ritual prevention). The person fairly quickly habituates to the (formerly) anxiety-producing situation and discovers that their anxiety level has dropped considerably; they can then progress to touching something more "contaminated" or not checking the lock at all � again, without performing the ritual behavior of washing or checking. There are many treatments and drugs related to this disorder that require seeing a trained professional and this (if possible) is probably your best option.
How do you deal with morbid OCD?
I have been having trouble with severely morbid thoughts about killing, death, and dishonorable acts for about three years now. They keep replaying in my mind because i want to prove to myself I won't commit them, which makes me obsess about them. Please help!
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.
Is touching things a certain amount of times OCD?
yes i touch things a certain amount of time and i have ocd
Can a mom lose custody because of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder?
Proabably, if the dad has a good case.
Can someone with OCD have poor personal hygiene?
No but in rare cases maybe it all depends on the person. But most people with OCD have very good hygiene and wash their hands more than they need too.
The Rene Furterer products will not regrow the hair from pulling it. It will help strengthen the scalp for when the hair grows back. A doctor can prescribe medicine to help with trichotillomania urges.
What is the link between Tourettes and obsessive compulsive disorder?
USEFUL LINKS CONCERNING TOURETTES: Tourette Spectrum Disorder Association, Inc. Tourette Syndrom Association, Inc. Tourette Sydrome - Now What? Tourette Syndrome "Plus" .... Many childhood-onset neurobehavioral conditions are often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood. On this site, you will find information on Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, "Rage Attacks", Mood Disorders, and other conditions that can lead to behavioral, academic and job-related difficulties. Just type in: google.com Then choose one of the above and type it in and press "go" Good luck God Bless Marcy Tourette syndrome is defined by motor/vocal tics. Most people w/TS also have OCD and ADD. Not all people w/TS have coprolalia (disinhibited calling out of 'bad' words) In fact, a very small % do. Some people w/TS have trichotilomania (plucking out of hair .. not a tic, more OCD). Many people w/TS suffer eating/addictive disorders (OCD is central to these disorders). The poster before me gave great links which I hope you've checked out since they are so helpful. There is lots oh help available for this very challenging condition. Keep learning.
No. obsessive-compulsive disorder is not good because it is a disorder. it is an anxiety disorder characterized primarily by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive rituals (compulsions). usually the person has no control over these thoughts and rituals although they consider them as unreasonable and that something is wrong. the very thought that they cannot control them produces great anxiety. as a result, people with OCD are not able to function well in everyday life.
also, people never think the same again
It is technically possible- there is nothing specifically disallowing the diagnosis of all three- but it is unlikely. Schizoaffective disorder and OCD may be found together. In fact, 23% of people with schizophrenia can also be diagnosed with OCD. However, Borderline Personality Disorder is rarely found in people with schizophrenia and OCD.
