Informative Speech Outline Obsessive Compulsive Disorder I. Attention Getter A. Show Obsessive Compulsive Disorder clip from you tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sZYRVwjv1ws II. Background A. 1 out of every 100 adults suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder‚ and even more are affected by its symptoms. B. Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder can be so severe and time-consuming that it literally becomes “uncontrollable and disabling to your life and can
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Mental Illness According to DSM-5 (2017)‚ obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by repeated and persistent thoughts called obsessions‚ which are experienced as imposed and inappropriate and which cause intense feelings of anxiety and discomfort. In order to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessive thoughts‚ the person with OCD performs repetitive behaviors called compulsions. Most often those two symptoms present together although obsessive thoughts without compulsions may exist ‚ but
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The Case of Melvin Udall: Melvin Udall suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Melvin sticks to the same routine every day in order to not upset himself‚ if one thing goes wrong in that daily routine‚ Melvin’s entire day seems to be ruined to the point where he cannot function well. Melvin is afraid of the germs that are all around him. He does not enjoy being touched in any way‚ or by anyone‚ whether it is a stranger walking down the street or a friend‚ of which Melvin does not have many
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As Good as It Gets In the movie As Good as It Gets Jack Nicholson’s character‚ Melvin Udall‚ suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder‚ known as OCD for short‚ is a type of anxiety disorder. In this movie‚ Melvin displayed many compulsions. When he comes back to his apartment he locks his door 5 times and turns on and off the lights 5 times. He also washes his hands with 2 new bars of soap each time he washes his hands. When he walks‚ he avoids stepping on any
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Laura Jorgenson Mrs. Susan Olsen Research Paper 29 October 2009 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Sarah does not touch anything in a public place. On the seldom occasion that she does‚ she has her hand sanitizer out and in use within a matter of seconds. She washes her hands vigorously any time she gets the chance‚ and showers at least twice daily. She also refuses to eat with silverware that somebody has previously used. Some might think that Sarah is just overly picky about cleanliness
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Kirsten Boozer Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Obsessive Compulsive Disorder‚ also known as OCD‚ is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by uncontrollable‚ unwanted thoughts‚ and repetitive rituals that someone feels compelled to perform. This can cause the brain to get stuck on a certain thought or urge. People with OCD most likely fall under the categories: Washers‚ Checkers‚ Doubters and Sinners‚ Counters and Arrangers‚ and Hoarders. If someone
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by the fourth edition of The American Psychiatric Association ’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV)‚ as the "Recurrent pulling out of one ’s hair resulting in noticeable hair loss. An Increasing sense of tension immediately before
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functioning‚ and confirm the previous diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Melvin was first diagnosed in his early to mid-twenties and the effects have been dynamic on his personal‚ social‚ and professional life. The psychiatric and psychological reevaluation was requested by Melvin to decrease his obsessions and compulsions. He also requested assistance for irritable and aggressive behaviors attributed to his narcissism. The disorder was affecting almost all aspects of his life. Melvin’s
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chose obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). This topic has been used in my household for a long time as I was diagnosed with it at 5 years old. When doing this research I wanted to learn of other treatments and tools for people with OCD. This is very important because the spectrum of OCD cases varies significantly‚ so some of these people dealing with the disorder have a large decision to make when it comes to their treatment options. There is a stigma about people with obsessive compulsive disorder;
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former homicide detective for the San Francisco Police Department‚ suffering from an anxiety disorder known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)‚ as well as numerous phobias. After Monk’s wife was murdered‚ his disorder worsened leading to his suspension from the police force. When the series opens‚ Monk works as a private police homicide consultant and undergoes therapy to overcome his anxiety disorder and phobias. He is assisted by a private nurse who helps him cope with his disability on the
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