Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD By Abel De la

Obsessive. Compulsive Disorder (OCD) By: Abel De la Trinidad

• Who is most at risk for OCD? • What its used to diagnose ODC?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) • With OCD, you may or may not realize that your obsessions aren't reasonable. • But that only increases your distress and anxiety.

Causes • The cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder isn't fully understood. • Main theories include: • Biology: • OCD may be a result of changes in your body's own natural chemistry or brain functions. • Environment: • Some environmental factors such as infections are suggested as a trigger for OCD

Sings • Hand-washing: • Compulsive hand-washing or hand sanitizer use is so prevalent • Overzealous cleaning: • tend to clean compulsively. • Checking behavior: • returning three, four, or even 20 times to make sure the oven is off or the front door is locked • Organization: • People with OCD can take organizing to the level of perfectionism.

What symptoms occur in OCD? • Obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms usually include both obsessions and compulsions. • Possible to only have ONE of these Symptoms. • ALSO • About one-third of people with OCD • have a disorder that includes sudden, brief, intermittent movements or sounds (tics)

Obsession symptoms • OCD obsessions are repeated • persistent and unwanted urges or images that cause distress or anxiety • Obsessions often have themes to them, such as: • Fear of contamination or dirt • Having things orderly and symmetrical • Aggressive or horrific thoughts about harming yourself or others • Unwanted thoughts, including aggression, or sexual or religious subjects

Examples of obsession signs and symptoms include: • Fear of being contaminated by shaking hands or by touching objects others have touched • Doubts that you've locked the door or turned off the stove • Intense stress when objects aren't orderly or facing a certain way • Images of hurting yourself or someone else • Thoughts about shouting obscenities or acting inappropriately • Avoidance of situations that can trigger obsessions, such as shaking hands • Distress about unpleasant sexual images repeating in your mind

Compulsion symptoms • OCD compulsions are repetitive behaviors that you feel driven to perform. • These repetitive behaviors are meant to prevent or reduce anxiety related to your obsessions or prevent something bad from happening. • As with obsessions, compulsions typically have themes, such as: • • • Washing and cleaning Counting Checking Demanding reassurances Following a strict routine Orderliness

Examples of compulsion signs and symptoms include: • • • Hand-washing until your skin becomes raw Checking doors repeatedly to make sure they're locked Checking the stove repeatedly to make sure it's off Counting in certain patterns Silently repeating a prayer, word or phrase Arranging your canned goods to face the same way

Who is at risk? • Factors that may increase the risk of developing or triggering obsessive-compulsive disorder include: • Family history: • Having parents or other family members with the disorder can increase your risk of developing OCD • Stressful life events: • If you've experienced traumatic or stressful events

Treatments • Psychotherapy. • It teaches a person different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations. • Help him or her feel less anxious or fearful without having obsessive thoughts or acting compulsively. • Medication. • Doctors also may prescribe medication to help treat OCD. • Anti-anxiety medications • Are powerful and there are different types. • Antidepressants • Used to treat depression

What its used to diagnose ODC? • Physical exam. • This may be done to help rule out other problems • Lab tests. • A complete blood count • screening for alcohol and drugs • Psychological evaluation. • A doctor or mental health provider asks about your thoughts, feelings, symptoms and behavior patterns.

Medication side effects and risks • Side effects. • Medications have potential side effects: • which may include stomach upset, sleep disturbance, sweating and reduced interest in sexual activity.

Any Suicide risk? • Most antidepressants are generally safe, • In some cases, children, teenagers and young adults under 25 may: • have an increase in suicidal thoughts or behavior when taking antidepressants • Keep in mind that antidepressants are more likely to reduce suicide risk in the long run by improving mood.

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