This one is going to be short (sorry!)...
Everyone has that one friend that is particular about certain things...you may have said that they have OCD because they are very anal (and quite annoying) but OCD is actually a serious anxiety disorder that can get in the way of someone's everyday life. OCD affects approximately three percent of the world's population and runs in families.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions, inappropriate and repetitive thoughts, feelings, or ideas; and/or compulsions, behaviors that make them feel like they have to do in response to their obsessions. These thoughts and behaviors are more than everyday worries or routines; they are unrealistic, time consuming, very distressing to the person, and can get in the way of a person's everyday life. An OCD diagnosis can be specified by whether the person is aware that their obsessions and compulsions are a problem.
The best treatment for OCD is a combination of therapy and medication. If you or someone else you know experience obsessions and compulsions seek help from a mental health provider or your primary care provider. There are also support groups online for OCD that are local and national. Below are just a couple of start you off.
http://www.ocdtribe.com/groups/
http://ocd.supportgroups.com/
Be on the lookout for more posts!
Take care,
-Kimmy
Everyone has that one friend that is particular about certain things...you may have said that they have OCD because they are very anal (and quite annoying) but OCD is actually a serious anxiety disorder that can get in the way of someone's everyday life. OCD affects approximately three percent of the world's population and runs in families.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions, inappropriate and repetitive thoughts, feelings, or ideas; and/or compulsions, behaviors that make them feel like they have to do in response to their obsessions. These thoughts and behaviors are more than everyday worries or routines; they are unrealistic, time consuming, very distressing to the person, and can get in the way of a person's everyday life. An OCD diagnosis can be specified by whether the person is aware that their obsessions and compulsions are a problem.
The best treatment for OCD is a combination of therapy and medication. If you or someone else you know experience obsessions and compulsions seek help from a mental health provider or your primary care provider. There are also support groups online for OCD that are local and national. Below are just a couple of start you off.
http://www.ocdtribe.com/groups/
http://ocd.supportgroups.com/
Be on the lookout for more posts!
Take care,
-Kimmy
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