Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Introduction
Many people do not know what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is. In fact, OCD is an anxiety disorder. We should know about the obsession and compulsion. To many patients, they are obsessive to some uncontrollable and unwanted thoughts or distress images. They might repeat their behaviors compulsively in order to neutralize the obsessive thoughts or to prevent some anxious events. (Butcher et al., 2009)
The influence of OCD on a person's quality of life is high. Many aspects can be affected, such as their feeling, thought and behavior. It totally changes and affects their life style. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) They might have the obsessive thought and act out the compulsive behavior because they are worried.
In fact, everyone has some worries about the life. We may worry about our work, academic performance, health, money or relationships with others. However, people with OCD, they can become obsessed by worry. They do not worry about real-life problems. They feel anxiety because the obsession by worry. They try to reduce their anxiety by acting out compulsive behavior. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) Common compulsive behaviors include excessive washing their hands and checking their bags or home. It can be some mental rituals, such as counting, repeating words or praying. When these behaviors or rituals are acting out, they help to reduce the fearful feeling and anxiety associated with obsessions. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001)
Aetiology
In Biological Factors, many researches pointed out the biological causes people with OCD are lacking of serotonin. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) Serotonin is a chemical messenger in our brain that to transmit signals between brain cells. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) Serotonin plays a important role in our brain such as the regulation of mood,
Introduction
Many people do not know what Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is. In fact, OCD is an anxiety disorder. We should know about the obsession and compulsion. To many patients, they are obsessive to some uncontrollable and unwanted thoughts or distress images. They might repeat their behaviors compulsively in order to neutralize the obsessive thoughts or to prevent some anxious events. (Butcher et al., 2009)
The influence of OCD on a person's quality of life is high. Many aspects can be affected, such as their feeling, thought and behavior. It totally changes and affects their life style. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) They might have the obsessive thought and act out the compulsive behavior because they are worried.
In fact, everyone has some worries about the life. We may worry about our work, academic performance, health, money or relationships with others. However, people with OCD, they can become obsessed by worry. They do not worry about real-life problems. They feel anxiety because the obsession by worry. They try to reduce their anxiety by acting out compulsive behavior. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) Common compulsive behaviors include excessive washing their hands and checking their bags or home. It can be some mental rituals, such as counting, repeating words or praying. When these behaviors or rituals are acting out, they help to reduce the fearful feeling and anxiety associated with obsessions. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001)
Aetiology
In Biological Factors, many researches pointed out the biological causes people with OCD are lacking of serotonin. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) Serotonin is a chemical messenger in our brain that to transmit signals between brain cells. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2001) Serotonin plays a important role in our brain such as the regulation of mood,