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O bsessive C ompulsive D isorder

O bsessive C ompulsive D isorder. Kaylee Zwach & Melissa Wrobleski. What is OCD?. “Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts, or obsessions, and to repeat certain behaviors, or compulsions , over and over again” (Kelly, 2010). .

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O bsessive C ompulsive D isorder

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  1. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Kaylee Zwach & Melissa Wrobleski

  2. What is OCD? • “Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts, or obsessions, and to repeat certain behaviors, or compulsions, over and over again” (Kelly, 2010).

  3. Origin of OCD • Fourth century B.C • OCD as we know it today was explained as “melancholia” • - Disease with particular mental and physical symptoms of obsessions and fears • In 17thcentury Europe, the concept of these mental disorders changed to “religious melancholy” • Believed that the symptoms were derived from Satin

  4. Symptoms of OCD • Constantly washing hands and body • Repeatedly checking things over • Fearful of things being imperfect • Obsessed with categorizing and arranging objects • Collect items that have no personal use • Superstitions about numbers, colors, and patterns

  5. Diagnosis • Although you may carry symptoms, you must see a doctor and be tested to know if you have OCD • Most people are diagnosed by a psychiatrist or a family doctor that uses his or her medical judgment • The disease can be diagnosed with a blood test, X-ray, or other medical tests, including an MRI

  6. Treatments • Treatments range from therapy to self-help and medication • Medications include: • Clomipramine • Fluoxetine • Sertraline • Paroxetine • Fluvoxamine

  7. Famous People with OCD Deceased Living • Charles Darwin • Michael Jackson • Albert Einstein • Ludwig Van Beethoven • Michelangelo • Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson • Winston Churchill • Jessica Alba • Donald Trump • Cameron Diaz • Leonardo DeCaprio • Howie Mandel • Penelope Cruz • Charlie Sheen • David Beckham

  8. Other Illnesses Associated with OCD • People with OCD often suffer from other illnesses including: • Panic attacks • Phobias • Depression • Eating disorders • ADHD • Learning disabilities

  9. Common Obsessions • Fear of dirt and germs • Disgust with bodily fluids • Concern with order and symmetry • Perfection • Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts • Need of reassurance • Fear of hurting family or friends • Thinking of sounds, words, images, or numbers all the time

  10. Common Compulsions -The actions you make continuously after recognizing your obsession(s) • Cleaning and grooming • Constantly double checking • Repeating the same actions • Ordering and organizing • Counting to a certain number over and over • Hoarding • Seeking appraisal and reassurance

  11. Statistics • About 3.3 million American adults from ages 18-54 (approximately 2.3 percent of Americans in this age group in a given year) have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. • OCD is equally common in females and males and starts to show around the adolescent age.

  12. Work Cited • Meyers, David G. (2007) Major Depressive Disorder. Psychology Eight Edition. (pp. 651). New York, NY: Worth Publishers. • Unknown. (2006). How common is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? The Health Center. Retrieved from http://www.thehealth center.Info /adult-ocd/how-common-is-ocd.htm • Unknown. (2010). Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What It Is and How to Treat It. Family Doctor . Org. Retrieved fromhttp://family doctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/anxiety/13 3. html

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