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The manifestation of overwhelming obsessions, whether thoughts or actions, and compulsions is called Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); classically defined as an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted and repetitive thoughts and/or actions. OCD is classified as an anxiety disorder, psychological disorders characterized by distressing persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety. A simple crooked painting on the wall can be the equivalent to a giant elephant in the corner. Where a normal individual may be obsessed with why the elephant is there and how they can get rid of it, an OC sufferer can not rest until the frame is straight. 1 in 50 adults in the United States suffer from OCD, while many more hide their disorder because they believe they will be labeled as socially unacceptable, or they are uneducated on what they’re experiencing. It’s hard to understand what someone with OCD is experiencing; they are troubled with obsessive thoughts that are uncontrollable.
OCD usually becomes visible in males at the ages of 6 to 15 and females in their late teens and early twenties. OCD usually does not appear after the age of 25 unless the patient is predisposed and goes through a traumatic event. There are many different types of OCD, which does not always come in pairs of obsessions and compulsions. OCD can be diagnosed if only one obsession or compulsion is expressed. Typical OCD types are sufferers who obsessive over washing, cleaning, hoarding, checking, scrupulosity, and aggression. Examples of manifesting OCD symptoms are irrational checking of door locks, washing hands, or obsession with symmetry. Though these are typical symptoms, OCD can also manifest as thoughts of offending a higher power resulting in repetitive praying and confessing. Read the rest of this entry »
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