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In this article, the writer looks at the obsessive-compulsive disorder. The paper also discusses the treatments that are currently available to deal with this disorder. Other questions addressed include when and how OCD was recognized as a mental disorder and how OCD affects the neurological and physical capabilities of patients who are diagnosed with the disorder. The writer points out that while OCD can interfere with normal functioning and make life extremely difficult for the patient, there is no cure for the disorder, but treatment does result in control of symptoms.

From the Paper
"All people need routine, rituals and habits in order to organize their daily lives. For example, organization and arrangement of belongings and supplies is essential both at home and at work. People who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, however, are often so concerned with order and ritual that these activities require a great deal of time and become a real problem in their daily lives. Basically, obsessive-compulsive disorder is disorder that "causes a person's thoughts to repeat. These repeating thoughts, called obsessions, lead a person with OCD to perform certain tasks over and over in an effort to make the obsessions go away"."

Tags:obsessions, compulsions, disorder

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This paper discusses that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) must be distinguished from Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD), which is a completely different psychiatric disorder. Despite some similarity between the irrational themes underlying each disorder, OCPD patients do not typically perform compulsive rituals; rather, they tend to become preoccupied with perfectionism or with ordered regularity or rules. The author points out that Behavioral Modification Therapy is unsuccessful by itself, but it is often combined with Cognitive Therapy, in which the therapist discusses the irrationality of the specific fears underlying the patient's fears and compulsions. The paper states that the first goal of pharmacological treatment of OCD is to maintain a sufficient level of serotonin in the brain to eliminate OCD symptoms.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Symptoms
Treatment
Prognosis

From the Paper
"The first line of medications used in conjunction with treatment of OCD is anti-anxiety medications or mild sedatives to counteract the increased anxiety that is often brought on by behavioral and cognitive psychotherapeutic approaches. If the patient is unresponsive (or not satisfactorily responsive) to a combination of behavioral and cognitive therapy, the next approach is usually the prescription of a Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitor. Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors are classified either as Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SRI) or Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI). As their names imply, both SRI's and SSRI's block the reuptake (or absorption) of the neurotransmitter seratonin to address seratonin insufficiency in the brains of patients exhibiting OCD symptoms. SSRI's are usually employed first because they affect only seratonin; whereas, SRI's also impinge upon other neurotransmitters that are unrelated to OCD symptoms. Consequently, SRI's are more likely to result in coincidental unwanted side effects, such as weight gain, tiredness, dizziness, as well as blood pressure changes and even cardiac irregularities."

Tags:cognitive, modification, drugs, seratonin, control

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This paper explores in-depth the various underlying causes of OCD which is diagnosed like all Neuropsychiatric disorders by history, physical symptoms and lab tests. OCD is diagnosed as a psychiatric disease characterized by obsessions, repetitive thoughts, compulsions and ritualistic behaviors. This paper also discusses the myriad of treatments and medications available in controlling this mental disorder.
Topics covered in this report include:
Introduction
Causes of OCD
Genetics
Abnormality of the Brain
Diagnosing OCD
Mistakes in Diagnosing OCD
Treating OCD
Footnotes
References

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"A more controversial theory on what causes OCD may come from some research in the last couple of years on how infections can cause OCD. In order to explain why this theory has been considered, we must look at a similar problem with Strep. Rheumatic fever is a heart disease caused by a person getting Strep throat. In the process of their body's fighting off the disease, the person's body begins to have an autoimmune response to the bacteria. What happens is the person's body starts confusing the cells on the heart valves with the Strep bacteria."

Tags:mental, health, medication, psychiatry, psychology, treatment, diagnosis

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This paper addresses the difference between obsessions and compulsions. The author points out the prevalence of the disorder in children and adolescents. The paper includes the different types of OCD and current drug treatments and therapies for the disorder.

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The paper reveals that the possessiveness of seemingly useless objects is a compulsive disorder. The paper relates that often it is manifested in hoarding as well as, sometimes, kleptomania, and there is no single "cure" or even medication that can at the very least alleviate the emotional attachment to unneeded items. The paper explains that compared with other psychological and compulsive disorders, possessiveness and its various manifestations is often unrecognized and not many professionals are able to treat sufferers.

From the Paper
"We live in a time when owning something is important. From early childhood on, we become aware of the fact that possessions often separate us from others. It may be more toys than our friends. It may be our family lives in a bigger or better house, or has more cars, or we have more clothes. However, as these articles point out, there is a vast difference between possessing something for which we worked or which was given to us, and possessiveness, which is identified as on obsessive compulsive disorder. Even the ordinary "normal" human being cannot escape reading or hearing..."

Tags:compulsion, kleptomania, treatment

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder affects some one in every fifty Americans, usually diagnoised in early childhood or adolescence. There is no cure, but therapy and often drugs such as Paxil oir Prozac may ease the urges and disturbing actions that frighten both patient and family. Roole models for OCD patients are suggested, even as a TV series, Monk, now features a leading character who has OCD.

From the Paper
COUNSELING FOR THOSE WITH OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER You've heard the old slogan "neatness counts!" But for some people, young and old neatness becomes an obsession that can real problems ion coping with daily life. This is Obsessive compulsive disorder. Because there are other disorders, perhaps more physically or mentally dangerous that are prioritized, this disorder is often made light of. "Oh yeah, it's like that neat freak in ?The odd Couple TV show." Or, the news item about a mother trying to make light of her son's problems by calling him the "Lone Re-Arranger." These days, an award-winning TV series, "Monk" features a private detective with OCD which becomes an important part of the plot-

Tags:compulsion, brain disordee, cogntive behavioral tech

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In this article, the writer presents an overview of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) using illustrations from this movie, "As Good as It Gets." The writer discusses behavioral methods and techniques associated with the treatment of OCD, and its prognosis. Primarily this discussion is illustrated with how these topics are dealt with in the film.

From the Paper
"The American Psychiatric Association DSM IV-TR states that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by persistent or repetitive thoughts obsessions and or behaviors compulsions in which a person feels compelled to continue in the behavior or thoughts because stopping them leads to significant distress. It is important to note that all people engage in certain habits and daily behaviors but with OCD the compulsion to engage in repetitive actions and ..."

Tags:OCD, obsessive, compulsive, movie, film, treatment, prognosis

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This paper provides an analysis of the obsessive-compulsive disorder and cognitive behavior displayed by the main character Melvin Udall (played by Jack Nicholson) in the movie 'As Good As It Gets.' The paper includes quotations from the movie and actual examples of the behavior displayed by Melvin that constitute OCD.

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"The character Melvin Udall (played by Jack Nicholson) in the movie As Good As It Gets displays symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and cognitive distortions. Melvin is a writer whose meticulous, routine-drenched yet quirky world suddenly turns upside down when his gay neighbor, Simon Bishop (played by Greg Kinnear), gets beaten up and has to go to the hospital, leaving his pet dog, Verdell, in Melvin's care. What further complicates Melvin's life is that the only waitress in his favorite cafe who can put up with him, Carolll Connelly (played by Helen Hunt), has to quit work to take care of her sick son."

Tags:obsessive-compulsive, disorder, cognitive, behavior, Melvin, Udall, Jack, Nicholson, psychology, behaviorism

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This paper studies obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. The paper begins by discussing the lack of a precise known cause of OCD. Next the paper looks at treatment of a psychiatric condition that may be both neurobiological and psychological. The paper also examines the debilitating impact of this anxiety disorder and some solutions.

From the Paper
"Obsessive-compulsive disorder OCD is a complicated and still puzzling psychiatric disorder that has been called one of the most debilitating of the anxiety disorders. Recent studies suggest that approximately..."

Tags:obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD

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This paper examines Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults and children. The paper begins with a discussion of the etiology and prevalence of the disease. Next the paper reviews co-morbid diseases. The paper then focuses on the symptoms and treatment of OCD, with special emphasis on the role of the nurse as therapist and educator.

Tags:obsessive-compulsive disorder, Cognitive-Behaviroal therapy