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obsessive-compulsive-disorder-explained

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is the label put on the inability to avoid persistent thoughts and stop repeated behaviors that are negatively affecting one's quality of life. About 2.2 million people in the US suffer from OCD which is classified as an anxiety disorder . It is often accompanied by one or more other problems such as other anxiety disorders, eating disorders and especially depression. OCD usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Obsessions are thoughts that one can't get out of their head. No matter how hard one tries, the unwelcome thoughts return. Common subjects are germs/contamination, doubting that something was done, orderliness/organization, fear ... Read Full Story
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For Tetris-addicts out there, you might want to know that there’s Tetris Soap being sold on etsy . These are just simply AWESOME! And yes, if you have OCD (like me), these would do. (OCD = Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or really clean.) For people with OCD like me, you might get some fulfillment from trying to make these Tetris pieces fit perfectly together before washing your hands of them….mwahahah. via geeky-gadgets , coolest-gadgets Brought to you by: Zedomax.com Tetris Soap! Read Full Story
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by Anne Durrell OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder causes a person to repeat actions or thoughts repeatedly. People with OCD want to stop themselves from carrying out the compulsions, but are unable to. A person may begin to suffer other mental troubles like anxiety without OCD treatment. OCD treatment involves therapy that can be very helpful to the disorder and their family in recognizing about the disorder. Handling Options OCD is cured with combination techniques. Nowadays, OCD treatment mostly involves: * Handling * Medicine The therapy can only work when the disorder is ready to get help and is eager to maintain a commitment ... Read Full Story
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by Anne Durrell OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder causes a person to repeat actions or thoughts repeatedly. People with OCD want to stop themselves from carrying out the compulsions, but are unable to. Without OCD treatment, the disorder may begin to suffer another mental problem, such as anxiety. In addition, OCD treatment involves meds, which can be very helpful to the disorder and their family in knowing about the disorder. Handling Options OCD is taken care with different methods. Today’s OCD treatment generally involves: * Handling * Meds The therapy can only work when the disorder is ready to get help and is eager ... Read Full Story
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by Anne Durrell Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD causes the disorder to repeat thoughts or actions repeatedly. The disorder with OCD really want to stop himself or herself from carrying out the compulsions, but cannot. Without OCD treatment, the disorder may begin to suffer another mental problem, such as anxiety. In addition, OCD treatment involves meds, which can be very helpful to the disorder and their family in knowing about the disorder. Therapy Options OCD is treated with combination methods. Current OCD treatment usually involves: * Handling * Medication Treating OCD is something that needs a lot of commitment, so that the therapy can ... Read Full Story
Could Gamma Knife, a non-invasive brain surgery using radiation, help OCD sufferers who can't be helped by more established treatments?"One of our first patients, just 17 years old, was brought to us in a wheelchair," says Professor Christer Lindquist, a pioneer in the use of a brain surgery technique for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), known as Gamma Knife. "This boy would set himself maths problems, which he had to solve...  
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All those swine flu warnings have made a difference: People are washing their hands more, whipping out hand sanitizer and giving the stink-eye to coughers in their proximity. But for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, all the talk about germs has been ominous. People who treat those affected with OCD are seeing an uptick in those seeking help.  
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/df7da4/obsessivecompulsi) has announced the addition of the "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy Area Pipeline Report" report to their offering. Life Science Analytics, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy Area Pipeline Report contains detailed information on the obsessive-compulsive disorder drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the...  
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The host of "Deal or No Deal" opens up about his struggle with the disorder. HowieMandel - Deal or No Deal - Obsessive–compulsive disorder - Mental health - Anxiety  
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A number of studies have shown that antipsychotic drugs can lead some people to develop obsessive-compulsive symptoms. There is known to be a genetic link to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and genetic factors are also thought to be involved in the way different people react to antipsychotic drugs. Substances called glutamates (which occur naturally in the body) are thought to play a part in the development of OCD and a gene called SLC1A1...  
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Open City Dialogue (OCD) is a bi-monthly short lecture series woven together from the common thread of people’s obsessions, with guests coming from all over Greater New York. Tonight's lecture uses "historical fact, ontological argument, and inductive reasoning [to] prove the existence of Santa Claus in a non-denominational passion play for the disbeliever." 21+ Read More...Digg this | Email to a friend | Reddit  
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Adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder face many challenges in life and deep brain stimulation may be one way in which the OCD symptoms can be alleviated.Contributor: Christine CadenaPublished: Oct 21, 2009  
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I have always had a touch of OCD, usually gets worse when I am stressed. I have not been officially diagnosed but I have a serious problem with a thought becoming stuck inside my head and have difficulty not acting on that thought. It could be somet...  
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Scientists still do not really know what causes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but there is some evidence that it runs in families. Most studies into this have looked at an overall diagnosis of OCD but OCD is made up of a number of different symptoms and it could be that some symptoms are more likely to be inherited than others. Previous research has shown that symmetry/ordering and hoarding both have a stronger family link than other...  
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