By Abel De la Trinidad Who is most at risk for OCD What its used to diagnose ODC Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessivecompulsive disorder OCD is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears obsessions ID: 244491
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
By: Abel De la TrinidadSlide2
Who is most at risk for OCD?
What its used to diagnose ODC?Slide3
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions)
With OCD, you may or may not realize that your obsessions aren't
reasonable.
But that only increases your distress and anxiety
.Slide4
Causes
The cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder isn't fully
understood.
Main theories include
:
Biology:OCD may be a result of changes in your body's own natural chemistry or brain functions.
Environment
:
Some environmental factors such as infections are suggested as a trigger for OCDSlide5
Sings
Hand-washing:
Compulsive hand-washing or hand sanitizer use is so
prevalent
Overzealous
cleaning:tend to clean compulsively.Checking behavior:
returning three, four, or even 20 times to make sure the oven is off or the front door is locked
Organization:
People with OCD can take organizing to the level of perfectionism. Slide6
What symptoms occur in OCD?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms usually include both obsessions and compulsions.
Possible to only have ONE of these Symptoms.
ALSO
About one-third of people with
OCDhave a disorder that includes sudden, brief, intermittent movements or sounds (tics)Slide7
Obsession symptoms
OCD obsessions are
repeated
persistent
and unwanted urges or images that cause distress or
anxietyObsessions often have themes to them, such as:Fear of contamination or dirtHaving things orderly and symmetrical
Aggressive or horrific thoughts about harming yourself or others
Unwanted thoughts, including aggression, or sexual or religious subjectsSlide8
Examples of obsession signs and symptoms
include:
Fear of being contaminated by shaking hands or by touching objects others have touched
Doubts that you've locked the door or turned off the stove
Intense stress when objects aren't orderly or facing a certain way
Images of hurting yourself or someone else
Thoughts about shouting obscenities or acting inappropriately
Avoidance of situations that can trigger obsessions, such as shaking hands
Distress about unpleasant sexual images repeating in your mindSlide9
Compulsion symptoms
OCD compulsions are repetitive behaviors that you feel driven to perform.
These repetitive behaviors are meant to prevent or reduce anxiety related to your obsessions or prevent something bad from happening
.
As with obsessions, compulsions typically have themes, such as
:Washing and cleaningCounting
Checking
Demanding reassurances
Following a strict routine
OrderlinessSlide10
Examples of compulsion signs and symptoms include:
Hand-washing until your skin becomes raw
Checking doors repeatedly to make sure they're locked
Checking the stove repeatedly to make sure it's off
Counting in certain patterns
Silently repeating a prayer, word or phraseArranging your canned goods to face the same waySlide11
Who is at risk?
Factors that may increase the risk of developing or triggering obsessive-compulsive disorder
include:
Family
history:
Having parents or other family members with the disorder can increase your risk of developing OCDStressful life events:
If
you've experienced traumatic or stressful eventsSlide12
Treatments
Psychotherapy.
It teaches a person different ways of thinking, behaving, and reacting to situations.
Help him or her feel less anxious or fearful without having obsessive thoughts or acting compulsively.
Medication.
Doctors also may prescribe medication to help treat OCD.
Anti-anxiety medications
Are
powerful and there are different types.
Antidepressants
U
sed
to treat depressionSlide13
What its used to diagnose ODC?
Physical exam
.
This
may be done to help rule out other problems
Lab tests.A complete blood count
screening for alcohol and drugs
Psychological
evaluation.
A doctor or mental health provider asks about your thoughts, feelings, symptoms and behavior patterns. Slide14
Medication side effects and risks
Side effects
.
Medications
have potential side
effects: which may include stomach upset, sleep disturbance, sweating and reduced interest in sexual activity.Slide15
Any Suicide risk?
Most antidepressants are generally safe
,
In some cases, children, teenagers and young adults under 25
may:
have an increase in suicidal thoughts or behavior when taking antidepressantsKeep in mind that antidepressants are more likely to reduce suicide risk in the long run by improving mood.Slide16
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