Research Paper On Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER
Abstract:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a chronic disorder that is often associated with distress and impairment of functioning. It involves a ritual-like behaviour that deviates from what is considered ‘normal’ behaviour. In the following paper, the topic of OCD, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Additional information about other disorders related to this particular disorder is also mentioned. OCD is classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition Text revision as an anxiety disorder. However, the debate is an ongoing one.
Keywords: Obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, obsessions, compulsions, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, cognitive …show more content…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), also one of the anxiety disorders, is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person 's life. It is one of the more common mental illnesses that involve distressing and repetitive thoughts and rituals. This is often time consuming and leads to impairment in ‘regular’ functioning of the individual’s life. OCD often centres on themes, for example fear of contracting germs on touching something which leads to the repetitive behaviour of washing. The shame and stigma attached to the illness often leads to delay in diagnosis and …show more content…
An insufficient level of serotonin (chemical messenger in the brain) has been recognized as a probable cause for this illness. Individuals who take medication to increase their level of serotonin have proven to have lesser symptoms of OCD.
Obsessive compulsive disorder may also stem from behaviour related habits. These habits are usually learnt over time.
Although most people with this illness have no family history of OCD, individuals with a family history of this are more likely to suffer from this illness. However, it has also been found that a certain gene is responsible for doubling the possibility of suffering from this illness.
Certain life stressors leave a deep psychological impact on the individual. For example, a victim of abuse is more likely to suffer from OCD.
A symptom is an indication of disorder or disease, especially when experienced by an individual as a change from normal function, sensation, or appearance. It is also called a sign. Symptoms allow us to recognize the disorder and provide the right
Abstract:
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a chronic disorder that is often associated with distress and impairment of functioning. It involves a ritual-like behaviour that deviates from what is considered ‘normal’ behaviour. In the following paper, the topic of OCD, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Additional information about other disorders related to this particular disorder is also mentioned. OCD is classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition Text revision as an anxiety disorder. However, the debate is an ongoing one.
Keywords: Obsessive compulsive disorder, OCD, obsessions, compulsions, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, cognitive …show more content…
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), also one of the anxiety disorders, is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person 's life. It is one of the more common mental illnesses that involve distressing and repetitive thoughts and rituals. This is often time consuming and leads to impairment in ‘regular’ functioning of the individual’s life. OCD often centres on themes, for example fear of contracting germs on touching something which leads to the repetitive behaviour of washing. The shame and stigma attached to the illness often leads to delay in diagnosis and …show more content…
An insufficient level of serotonin (chemical messenger in the brain) has been recognized as a probable cause for this illness. Individuals who take medication to increase their level of serotonin have proven to have lesser symptoms of OCD.
Obsessive compulsive disorder may also stem from behaviour related habits. These habits are usually learnt over time.
Although most people with this illness have no family history of OCD, individuals with a family history of this are more likely to suffer from this illness. However, it has also been found that a certain gene is responsible for doubling the possibility of suffering from this illness.
Certain life stressors leave a deep psychological impact on the individual. For example, a victim of abuse is more likely to suffer from OCD.
A symptom is an indication of disorder or disease, especially when experienced by an individual as a change from normal function, sensation, or appearance. It is also called a sign. Symptoms allow us to recognize the disorder and provide the right