Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Information On Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Causes Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Symptoms Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Diagnosis Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Treatment Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

INFORMATION ON OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Obsessive-compulsive disorder one of type of anxiety disorder. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by distressing repetitive thoughts, impulses or images that are intense, frightening, absurd, or unusual. Obsessive-compulsive disorder often described as the "disease of doubt," the sufferer usually knows the obsessive thoughts and compulsions are irrational but, on another level, fears they may be true.

CAUSES OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

So far there are no exact causes of obsessive compulsive disorder is unknown. But some researcher believes that chemical imbalance within the brain plays important role in developing obsessive-compulsive disorder.

SYMPTOMS OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder are divided in two parts:-

Obsession:-

1. Fear of dirt or contamination
2. Concern with order, symmetry and exactness
3. Constantly thinking about certain sounds, images, words or numbers
4. Fear of harming a family member or friend
5. Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts

Compulsion:-

1. Excessive hand washing.
2. Repeatedly checking that doors are locked and appliances are turned off.
3. Arranging items in a precise order.

DIAGNOSIS OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder feel ashamed of their problem and often try to hide their symptoms. They avoid seeking treatment. Because they can be very good at keeping their problem from friends and family, many sufferers don't get the help they need until the behaviors are deeply ingrained habits and hard to change. As a result, the condition is often misdiagnosed or under diagnosed. All too often, it can take more than a decade between the onset of symptoms and proper diagnosis and treatment.

TREATMENT OF OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be effectively treated with combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication that regulates the brain's serotonin levels.
medicinal treatment includes drugs such as fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, and sertraline, all selective serotonin reuptake

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches subjects how to win over their fears and obsessive thoughts by making the effort to endure or wait out the activities that usually cause anxiety without compulsively performing the calming rituals.