Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Definition

OCD is a type of anxiety and it is a problem with the way the brain deals with normal worrying and doubts. And they feel afraid about bad things that could possibly happen. Obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors represent recurring efforts to control overwhelming anxiety, guilt, or unacceptable impulses that persistently enter the consciousness. In which , the word obsession refers to a recurrent idea, impulse, or image that's intrusive and inappropriate, causing marked anxiety or distress. Compulsions are commonly that are associated with obsessions. If you have obsessive-compulsive disorder are prone to abuse psychoactive substances, such as alcohol and nxiolytics, in an attempt to treat their anxiety. Other anxiety disorders, tourette syndrome, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder, and major depression commonly coexist with OCD. It is typically a chronic condition with remissions and flare-ups and is likely to begin during adolescence.

Causes of OCD

The cause of OCD is unknown. Research indicates that there are abnormalities in central nervous system serotonin transmission and in the paralimbic circuit. OCD has various causes such as:

• Major depression
• Organic brain syndrome
• Schizophrenia may contribute to the onset of OCD

Some authorities think OCD is closely related to certain eating disorders. Someone who has a blood relative with OCD is more likely to develop OCD than someone.

Symptoms of OCD

Some common obsessions include:

• Thoughts of violence such as stabbing
• Shooting
• Maiming, or hitting
• Thoughts of contamination
• Repetitive doubts and worries about a tragic event
• Repeating or counting images, words, or objects in the environment

The patient's history may also reveal the presence of compulsions, which are irrational and recurring impulses to repeat a certain behavior.

Common compulsions include:

• Repetitive touching
• Sometimes combined with counting
• Doing and undoing
• Washing and checking

Treatment of OCD

If you have this disease, then you should be use Possible treatment such as:

• OCD is tenacious, but improvement occurs in 60% to 70% of patients who obtain treatment. Current treatment usually involves a combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• For the treatment of this disease, the most effective medications are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, and fluvoxamine and tricyclic antidepressants such as clomipramine. These drugs help decrease the frequency and intensity of the obsessions and compulsions.
• For the improvement of this disease usually takes three or more weeks and the patient will have to continue the medication indefinitely. Behavioral therapies - aversion therapy, thought stopping, thought switching, flooding, implosion therapy, and exposure and response prevention - have also been effective.
• You should provide an accepting atmosphere; don't appear shocked, amused, or critical of the ritualistic behavior.
• Engage the patient in activities to create positive accomplishments and to raise sell-esteem and confidence.