2006-07-19 05:55:00 · 11 answers · asked by nicole c 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Over the counter drugs
2006-07-19 05:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - this is a mental disorder that causes a person to be obsessive and compulsive (sorry, that's kind of facetious)
A person may need to do a task (i.e. unlock a dr) a certain # of times (i.e. 3) before satisfied (unlock the dr 3 times before going out or in... )
They may need to count things such as steps.
Some people also pick at nails, calluses, scabs, scalp incessantly.
They may need things to be arranged a certain way and get anxious when a room is what they consider messy or disorganized, etc.
They can become obsessive about cleaning or some other task to the point where they don't realize that hours have passed and they are still scrubbing the tub or something.
I've heard theories that nearly everyone (if not everyone) has OCD tendencies, but obviously not everyone is a severe case.
You can get more info on Webmd.com I'm sure.
I've only ever seen Over the Counter Drugs referred to as OTC so I'm not sure about that one, but it might work too.
2006-07-19 13:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by tressa1220 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
2006-07-19 12:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by Sara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OCD= Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; is a chronic anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that may result in repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Obsessive compulsive disorder is common. It affects over 2% of the population, more than 1 in 50 people. More people suffer from it than
The symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder often appear early in life. They most commonly begin in childhood, the teen years, or early adulthood. Males and females of all races are equally affected, and obsessive compulsive disorder generally persists throughout life, with fluctuations in severity.
2006-07-19 13:16:13 · answer #4 · answered by TXDUDE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
2006-07-19 12:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by DR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter drugs and Obsessive compulsive disorder are both correct.
2006-07-19 13:00:50 · answer #6 · answered by ♂ Randy W. ♂ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your refering to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder which is a Axis I disorder consisting of repetitive obessive thoughts (e.g., cleanliness) and repeated compulsions to rid that thought. They have to be to the point of interfering with your life.
I am surprised that a nurse would have responded as she did. Kind of scary.
2006-07-19 12:59:49 · answer #7 · answered by Alex R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, hope that nurse was just joking...
2006-07-19 12:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by Justin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could also stand for obsessive compulsive disorder.
2006-07-19 12:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by mogwai_b4_midnite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
obsessive compulsive disorder.
2006-07-19 12:58:49 · answer #10 · answered by nobody722 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋