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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. By: Anthony Martinez Danny Quach. Paul’s OCD/ Case study. What Is OCD?. OCD is a mental disorder in which a person suffers from unwanted thoughts (Obsessions) or rituals (Compulsions) Usually the person feels like they have no control over their compulsions

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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  1. Obsessive-CompulsiveDisorder By: Anthony Martinez Danny Quach

  2. Paul’s OCD/ Case study

  3. What Is OCD? • OCD is a mental disorder in which a person suffers from unwanted thoughts(Obsessions) or rituals(Compulsions) • Usually the person feels like they have no control over their compulsions • Performing rituals only provide the individual with brief relief from the anxiety that the thoughts cause

  4. Symptoms of OCD • Having repeated thoughts or images about different things, such as: • fear of germs and dirt • Intruders or acts of violence • hurting loved ones • sexual acts or being overly tidy • Often perform the same rituals over and over again such as taking a shower, locking and unlocking doors, counting, keeping unneeded items. • Usually spend at least 1 hour a day on the thoughts and rituals, which cause distress and get in the way of daily life.

  5. What are the causes of OCD? • Theories suggest that OCD is based upon an interaction between biological and environmental factors • The biological perspective says that OCD is the cause of insufficient levels of neurotransmitters (seretonin, dopamine, and glutamine) in the brain. • OCD can also originate from traumatic experiences as well. An example would be Paul’s experience as an adolescent

  6. Treatments for OCD • Exposure and response prevention-is a behavioral therapy that exposes the individual to whatever triggers their obsessive thoughts and teaches them techniques to avoid performing their compulsive rituals • Anti-anxiety medications and anti-depressants can also be used to treat symptoms

  7. Facts • About 2% of the U.S. population has OCD in a given year. • OCD typically begins during adolescence or early childhood; at least one-third of the cases of adult OCD began in childhood. • Famous people with OCD are Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Alba, David Beckham, Donald Trump …

  8. References • http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/h/causes-of-obsessive-compulsive-disorder.html • http://www.nmha.org/go/ocd • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-take-over/what-causes-ocd.shtml • http://www.brainphysics.com/ocd.php

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