Obsessive+Compulsive+Disorder+(OCD)

= Obsessive Compulsive Disorder =


 * Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions).(NIMH)


 * Often the person carries out the behaviors to get rid of the obsessive thoughts, but this only provides temporary relief. Not performing the obsessive rituals can cause great anxiety.(NIMH)
 * **Can be categorized as a mental disorder(NIMH)**

Symptoms

 * Obsessions or compulsions that are not due to medical illness.(Obsessive-compulsive Disorder - PubMed)
 * ==== Obsessions or compulsions that cause major distress and interfere with everyday life.(Obsessive-compulsive Disorder - PubMed) ====

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 Causes
= Treatment =
 * **Envoronmental Factors**
 * Abuse
 * changes in living situations
 * illness
 * death of a loved one
 * work or school related changes or problems
 * relationship concerns
 * **Biological Factors**
 * low levels of serotonin
 * hereditary(parents to children)
 * links to strep bacteria (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: MedlinePlus)
 * = ** There is no found treatment other than extensive therapy and conditioning to stop the disorder. Anti Depresents are often prescribed(Chang). ** =

General Public Perception
 * OCD cannot be prevented. But with medication and therapy, the person can control their symptoms. They will be able to live a normal life and hide their disorder(Chang).

= Linked diseases =
 * [|Generalized Anxiety Disorder]

= Sources = ="Obsessive-compulsive Disorder - PubMed Health." Web. 15 Apr. 2011. . = "NIMH · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD." // NIMH · Home //. Web. 15 Apr. 2011. . "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: MedlinePlus." // National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health //. Web. 15 Apr. 2011. . Chang, Anne. // Magill's Medical Guide. // Vol. 4. Pasadena, CA: Salem, 2008. Print.