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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. By: Brittany Walker & Marisa Driscoll. Definition of OCD: . Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people have repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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  1. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder By: Brittany Walker & Marisa Driscoll

  2. Definition of OCD: • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people have repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something. • The person often completes to behavior to get rid of the obsessive thoughts.

  3. Facts/ Statistics About OCD: • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is common, and most people show symptoms by age 30. • Most people with OCD realize their obsessions are irrational, but they need to relieve their anxiety so they preform the ritual • A third to a half of all people who suffer from OCD began noticing obsessive traits during childhood

  4. Symptoms Of OCD • Fear of germs, or contamination • Having required things to be symmetrical and orderly. • Aggressive and horrific impulses. • Extreme sexual thoughts or images. • Nonsensical doubts

  5. Tips For Managing OCD • Try to face your fears, expose yourself to situations that involve your fears and what gives you anxiety. • Get to know your OCD and monitor it. Research it. • Keep a journal and express your problems. Talk about it

  6. Resources • http://www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/adult_hmocd.pdf • http://www.healthyplace.com/anxiety-panic/articles/ocd-signs-and-symptoms/ • http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-when-unwanted-thoughts-take-over/what-are-the-signs-and-symptoms-of-ocd.shtml • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/DS00189/DSECTION=symptoms • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001926/ • http://beyondocd.org/ocd-facts/ • http://www.designedthinking.com/htmlbody_ocd-htmlstop-the-symptoms-of-ocd/ocd-facts-and-statistics/

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