OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER (OCD)

• Description: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Statistics

• Types and Symptoms

• Questions to ask an expert

• General Tips

• Products and Services

• Books and Publications

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Description
A type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by obsessive and repetitive thoughts and compulsive and ritualized actions. This means that the actions a repeated again and again in a specific way. These compulsive behaviors are often senseless and distressing but very difficult to overcome and may include endless cleaning, obsessive checking and rechecking equipment and other things.

Statistical studies show the following:
Approximately 2.3% of the American population suffers from OCD. Both men and women are equally affected but in childhood it seems to affect more boys and girls. Though it does affect small children symptoms usually begin to appear in teenage years or early adulthood.

Types and Symptoms
Obsessions are recurrent, persistent thoughts, images and impulses causing great distress.

Compulsions are repetitive behaviors such as praying, counting, hand washing, checking and rechecking, perfectly arranging and aligning objects, that are performed in accordance with a set of rigid rules or in response to the obsessive thought or chronic worry.

Questions to ask the expert
  •  How many years experience have you had treating this disorder
  •  What is your success rate
  •  Certificates and Licenses
  •  References

General Tips
  •  Learn everything you can and educate yourself about this disorder – you will improve your ability to manage this disorder
  •  It is important to learn breathing and other relaxation techniques such as meditation
  •  Do yoga
  •  Find out about local support groups
  •  Go to the expert to find a therapist who specializes in behavior and cognitive therapy

List of Products & Services
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Books and Publications