Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Evynn McGinn
Star Gibson
Psychology
17 November 2013
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder It is normal to go back and make sure you turned the curling iron off, or double check the doors to make sure they’re locked. But when a person suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, when you think you forget these regular, simple tasks it can run your whole day. Upon picking this topic and taking this class, I didn’t know about any of the diseases. OCD stuck out to me the most, and so I felt like it would be a good topic to learn about. I chose OCD as my topic because the thought of having obsessed thoughts interested me. When you have the obsession, no longer can you think about your job, or focusing on important procedures through the day. No matter how hard you try, the thought linger and become excessive until they interfere with the most important things in your day (Robinson, Smith, Segal). OCD is an anxiety disorder, which often gives people thoughts that can be troubled by images that stick in their mind, an obsession (Developed by RelayHealth). The cause of OCD all has to do with the brain. The brain is made up of neurons and chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals control your moods, emotions, and behaviors. Those who have this disorder often have too much of these chemicals in their brain (Developed by RelayHealth). OCD can sometimes run in the family, and sometimes the disorder can cause some parts of your brain to be more active than others. “OCD often occurs with other mood disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder.” (Developed by RelayHealth). So how does one see OCD symptoms in patients? The biggest sign caused by the disorder is seeing recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images while the person tries to ignore or suppress them (American Psychiatric Association). You can also spot repetitive behaviors, like washing hands, ordering, or checking things. Another symptom is hoarding or collecting
Star Gibson
Psychology
17 November 2013
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder It is normal to go back and make sure you turned the curling iron off, or double check the doors to make sure they’re locked. But when a person suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, when you think you forget these regular, simple tasks it can run your whole day. Upon picking this topic and taking this class, I didn’t know about any of the diseases. OCD stuck out to me the most, and so I felt like it would be a good topic to learn about. I chose OCD as my topic because the thought of having obsessed thoughts interested me. When you have the obsession, no longer can you think about your job, or focusing on important procedures through the day. No matter how hard you try, the thought linger and become excessive until they interfere with the most important things in your day (Robinson, Smith, Segal). OCD is an anxiety disorder, which often gives people thoughts that can be troubled by images that stick in their mind, an obsession (Developed by RelayHealth). The cause of OCD all has to do with the brain. The brain is made up of neurons and chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals control your moods, emotions, and behaviors. Those who have this disorder often have too much of these chemicals in their brain (Developed by RelayHealth). OCD can sometimes run in the family, and sometimes the disorder can cause some parts of your brain to be more active than others. “OCD often occurs with other mood disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder.” (Developed by RelayHealth). So how does one see OCD symptoms in patients? The biggest sign caused by the disorder is seeing recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images while the person tries to ignore or suppress them (American Psychiatric Association). You can also spot repetitive behaviors, like washing hands, ordering, or checking things. Another symptom is hoarding or collecting