The difference is...with OCD, you KNOW & realize the thoughts arent' true. With delusions, you believe they're true. With hallucinations, you see & hear things that aren't there.
2007-08-24 13:45:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Not all professionals are equally well qualified to practice.
Like the (sad) joke: What do you call the person who graduated last in their class in medical school? A doctor.
Some people pass the tests but don't necessarily "get" every detail about every disorder, or they get mixed up. Professionals are human.
Suggestion: take a book on your disorder (if it's OCD) to appointments & show the doctor what you are referring to, about your symptoms. Sad, but true.
2007-08-24 13:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by embroidery fan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not everyone is qualified to treat every mental health disorder. If you live in a small area then a mental health professional just treats everyone and the ones you talk to may not be up on the nuances of OCD.
I don't have any experience in mental health and I understand what you are saying. People would be better off if they LISTENED but many don't seem to, do they.
2007-08-24 18:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Patti C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not in everyone. Some people suffering from OCD may not realize that their actions are irrational. They may believe that washing their hands 120 times a day is something that is logical...therefore, it's a delusion because they believe it to be true.
Those who are schizophrenic for instance may have some symptoms OCD like, or full blown OCD...take the washing of the hands...they may SEE dirt or bugs or whatever on them, therefore, it's something real to them.
If you simply have OCD and none of the other conditions, you just have a quack doc.
2007-08-24 13:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by zimmiesgrl 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋