Adult Adhd Obsessive Compulsive
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
What Is It?
In obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) a person is troubled by a pattern of intrusive, distressing thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
Although the exact cause of OCD remains a mystery, doctors believe there are changes in the functioning of brain pathways that are involved with judgment, planning and body movements. Environmental influences, such as family relationships or stressful events, have an impact, too.
OCD affects an estimated 2% to 3% of people in the United States. The...
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Treatment Options for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive neurosis; OCD Symptoms Obsessions or compulsions that are not due to medical illness or drug use ... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions),... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive neurosis; OCD Prevention There is no known prevention for this disorder. References Blais MA, Smallwood... Read more »
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obsessive-compulsive neurosis; OCD Treatment OCD is treated using medications and therapy. The first medication usually considered is... Read more »
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