Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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There are many illnesses and disorders that affect million of people lives. One such disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, is an illness that affects thoughts and actions. It is a mental disorder characterized by recurrent, persistent thoughts and images and ritualistic behaviors that interfere with a person’s daily life and relationships.
Obsessions and compulsions are the two main components of this disorder. Obsessions are described as repetitious thoughts, images, fears, urges, and a need for order. They come on you whether you like it or not. The most common obsessions involve cleanliness of dirt and germs and a main reason for the obsessions is the doubt that something has been done correctly. People who suffer from obsessions usually
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The causes of OCD are still largely unknown. OCD could be triggered by combination of genetic, neurological behavior, cognitive and environmental factors. Genetic is thought to play a part in some cases of OCD. OCD may be the result of certain inherited genes that affect the development of the brain. However, it is possible there may sometimes be other reasons for this. For example, some people may learn OCD as a result of witnessing other family members with the condition. Serotonin is also known to play a part in OCD. Serotonin transmits information from one brain cell to another and is known as a neurotransmitter. It is not known how serotonin contributes to OCD, but people with this condition appear to have decreased levels of the chemical in the …show more content…
They will consider how often thoughts occur and how bad they make you feel, and how much your OCD is stopping you live the life that you want to live. Symptoms may come and go, ease over time or get worse. If OCD becomes severe, this can keep a person from working or carrying out responsibilities at home or at work. It is sometimes difficult to diagnose OCD because symptoms can be similar to those of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), anxiety disorders, depressions, or other mental illnesses. A person with true obsessions and compulsions has OCD, although it is possible to have both OCD and OCPD. It is important that a patient should talk to their doctors about their symptoms and the doctor should do an exam to make sure that another physical problem isn’t causing the symptoms. If following the assessment process you receive a diagnosis of OCD, that person should then be referred for treatment. This means working with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or health