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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -- What is it and do I have it?

Before we look at OCD treatment options let us take a look at what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is.

As the name suggests it is a compulsion to perform rituals (such as the washing of hands). This compulsion temporarily relieves the stress of obsessive and recurring thoughts. In the case of constant hand washing it may be an obsessive fear of germ contamination.

Many sufferers of the disease are reluctant to admit that they have obsessions or compulsions as they feel embarrassed and may think they are crazy in some way. As a result it can go undiagnosed for many years. However, most people are likely to have experienced symptoms of OCD at some time in their lives, particularly in times of stress. Think about the time you had to keep going to the front door to check that it was locked even though you had already done this several times. Or avoiding cracks in the pavement. Hoarding is also considered to be a form of OCD.

And now on to the OCD treatments available...

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The Root Cause

In the E-book The Root Cause" this technique is explained step-by-step from an ex-sufferers point of view. A person suffering from this disorder for a long period could also develop Social fear, Panic attacks, Fear of rejection, Fear of failure and depression. In this E-book, one simple cure for all these anxiety disorders is explained.

You are NOT mentally ill !!

You are NOT physically ill !!

You need to realise that OCD is not a mental problem; it is simply a behavioural problem that can be easily cured.

>>>Read more about this E-book

A Personal Story of OCD

This is an eight minute documentary of a young man with a severe case of OCD. It includes footage with a clinician who practices cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). The young man explains how the therapy has been helping him and recommends you get the treatment you need.
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Medical Treatments

Medical treatments are available from your health professional after correct diagnosis. Clicking the link will take you through to more detail.
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).
An antidepressant which boosts the levels of serotonin in the brain. OCD suffers tend to have low serotonin levels.
Tranquilizers
This form of treatment can be habit-forming so should only be used for short periods of time. It is designed to reduce compulsive urges by relaxing the body. Tranquilizers may be prescribed to people with more severe OCD symptoms.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy should be considered as one of the first treatments for OCD.
Cognitive-behavior therapy
Cognitive therapy is where a person learns to understand and change their thoughts and beliefs. In behavioral therapy the sufferer learns to change specific actions. The combination of cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy and is a highly effective OCD treatment.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is designed to relax you to the extent that your worries and obsessions drift away. A series of instruction is given to you once you have reached a relaxed state. These instructions are designed to replace the way you react to situations that are causing your obsessions.

Books on OCD

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How OCD affects me

Remember that OCD is very varied and can cover numerous obsessions. If you think a particular trait should be listed and it's not here please note this in the guest book below.

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The Defective Detective

...has OCD

We are all familiar with the brilliant and loveable TV character Adrian Monk who suffers this debilitating disorder.
Monk: The Complete Series

Monk: The Complete Series

Amazon Price: $159.99 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

Here you have all the series in one complete package...to watch over and over if needed!

OCD Blog Visits

News, views and how others cope

The OCD Blog: OCD Is A Full-Time Job, Even If I Don't Have One
The Blogger says: this is a really great blog. ocd runs in my family and i seem to have a lot of magical thinking tendencies, but less of the hand washing sort, ...
The OCD Blog
About Me. theocdblogger: I'm a blogger with OCD. I hope this blog helps me. I hope this blog helps you. View my complete profile ...
The OCD Blog
The OCD blog features personal stories, news, commentary, and links to web resources about obsessive-compulsive disorder.
OCD: Everything You Need to Know About Obsessive Compulsive ...
Examples include The OCD Blog, Living With OCD, and OCD and More. Of course, feel free to tell people your own story on this site's forum too! ...

Well Known People with OCD

You are not alone...

Famous People with Tourette's Syndrome or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Some of the people here may surprise you.
Famous People with OCD
"Although obsessive-compulsive disorder commonly occurs in many patients with Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, little is known about the obsessions and compulsions of Tourette's syndrome and whether they differ from those seen in pure obsessive-compulsive disorder."
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Sports stars, entertainers, scientists, business people, musicians....

OCD treatments on YouTube

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The Movie: As Good as it Gets

Starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt.
As Good As It Gets

As Good As It Gets

Amazon Price: $3.92 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now

I loved this movie, partly because I love Jack Nicholson but he deserved his Oscar as the romance novelist with OCD. Can you believe it, a romance novelist? Especially for the fact that while mischievously charming he is not particularly romantic! This is a comedy with realism, pain and warmth.

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  • cmadden May 24, 2012 @ 11:21 am | delete
    Counting as I walked in threes or eights, no cracks, getting the same number of steps between the cracks in a sidewalk - mostly outgrown now, except if I daydream as I walk, I will sometimes find I'm counting in eights again.
  • cynthia-ann-leighton May 23, 2012 @ 9:36 am | delete
    Nice lens! I like the way you pull together your comments with your sales items. I'm learning lens making and this is a good example. Thanks! Informative. Colorful. Important information. Anxiety takes many forms. As our world becomes more and more stressful? Hmm. I don't have OCD but it actually seems like a logical coping mechanism to some extent.
  • Atreyusmommy May 15, 2012 @ 1:17 pm | delete
    My OCD was at its worst when I was a child. I would count EVERYTHING and everything had to be put in or done in a certain order. I would also constantly walk over any cracks. I've gotten a lot better over the years but I still have some obssessive habits.
    Someone mentioned doing things in threes in the comment section. I have that problem as well. It drives me crazy but I do it all the time.

    Thank you for this great lens with very good suggestions.
  • Ramonailona May 5, 2012 @ 3:03 pm | delete
    That's Off, That's Off, that's Off....I had OCD as a child. I never knew this was a condition. At bed time I had to go all around the house and make sure everything was turned off and I had to physically touch the item and say " that's off" at least three times. Then I would get into bed, then get back up and start all over again until that urge went away then I would stop and go to sleep. I thought I was crazy back then but couldn't stop it.This was nerve wracking but I out grew it. Nice Lens.
  • tvyps Apr 22, 2012 @ 3:50 pm | delete
    I don't have OCD, I don't have OCD, I don't have OCD...
    Is there a reason why I have to do everything in 3's? I used to do that a long time ago. Squid Angel blessed.
  • SoundFinance Apr 22, 2012 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    Thank you, thank you, thank you...
  • bloomingrose Jan 3, 2012 @ 3:58 pm | delete
    I have just been catching up with "Monk" episodes - wonderful, compassionate portrait of someone who suffered with this post-trauma and still was an incredibly gifted person.
  • gozergirl Mar 2, 2009 @ 9:34 am | delete
    Nice info, very well done!
  • Hypnosis-Expert Feb 16, 2009 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    Great Lens. I rated it 5 stars... Check out my related lens on OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
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