2006-09-20 17:14:10 · 11 answers · asked by candi834 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
ocd is a form of anxiety disorder. it affects about less than 20% of the population.
you can google it as 'ocd symptoms' and find a lot of info on it.
i have ocd, a mild form and it takes some work to deal with the anxiety.
ocd does not make someone 'crazy', but they have obsessions of some kind....either physcially doing something over and over again (like checking or turning on/off) or thoughts (like hurting others or embarassing sexual deeds).
anxiety is best treated with vigorous excercise, healthier eating (you don't need to be perfect), and a change of negative thoughts into positive ones (using verbal affirmation). these are natural ways to heal ocd.
medication for ocd is not always promising or healthy in the long run. it can cause serious side effects if taken long term, depending on the individual. the reason is because the medication is very strong to help you control your anxiety.
2006-09-20 17:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's somewhat common. It's called obsessive compulsive disorder and basically people with it feel the need to obsessively do something, such as washing their hands a hundred times a day. They feel they have to do something or bad things will happen. At its worst it can be very debilitating - Howard Hughes is a good example of this condition. It is a stress related disorder and can be treated with medication and therapy.
2006-09-20 17:25:44 · answer #2 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is very common. I have it. Some times its worse and sometimes it's like it's not even there. Mine are the window and door locks, and the knobs on the stove. My son obssesses over food and wanting to know exactly what's in the refrigerator. Sometimes it goes hand in hand with Chronic Anxiety Disorder. Both are treatable with therapy and meds if needed. Please support this family member in any way you can.
2006-09-20 17:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by diannas_love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
This is the disorder where people do "compulsive" behavior that they know is, well, "strange"... like the person who cannot stand to have one spec of dirt in their car, and washes the carpeting every day... Or the person (ie, Howard Hughes) who washes their hands until they bleed due to a fear of dirt / germs...
It is treatable. I don't know that it is curable. People with the affliction know that it's "strange" and definitely wish that they could stop. People with OCD are not "Crazy" (ie, insane) or mentally ill in significant ways, and most do function in society.
Last, but not least... it might make you uncomfortable to watch, but you're not gonna catch it from them.
2006-09-20 17:26:43 · answer #4 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can manifest itself in many different ways, from repetitive actions to thoughts. Cure is not the proper term, with proper counseling and sometimtes medication it can be controlled. Unchecked it can disrupt day to day living - and everyone else's in the household.
The main thing to remember is that medication alone will not work - counseling and behavior modification is an absolute must!
2006-09-20 17:28:13 · answer #5 · answered by bookittypurrb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OCD = Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder. It's generally a treatable condition. Any psychiatrist or psychologist should be able to help them overcome it, if the person wants to overcome it.
2006-09-20 17:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kitty L. had the best answer. I have OCD too. And if we don't bother you, than don't complain. We get tired of being told to "Stop doing that".....hate that. Right on, Kitty
2006-09-20 19:50:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very common. Has far as what it is it a disorder where there eight er want everything or there pricker on what they do.Here some web pages to help you with it. Good luck
2006-09-20 17:25:19 · answer #8 · answered by randrnorman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is cureable. As long as the person performing these "rituals" or "tics" wants to stop. And the worst thing you can do is "enable" the person. If the person asks you to "touch" something to satisfy one of their "tics" don't do it. It is similar to an addiction. Just be there to support the person and provide love to the person.
2006-09-20 17:18:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have it. There are meds to help. But, if it doesn't bother you or others, why ask?
Sorry, I have it to and I wish people would stop bothering me.
2006-09-20 17:29:09 · answer #10 · answered by Kitty L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋