Kaylee Zwach & Melissa Wrobleski

What is OCD? “Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that causes people to have unwanted thoughts, or obsessions, and to repeat certain behaviors, or compulsions, over and over again” (Kelly, 2010).

Origin of OCD Fourth century B.C OCD as we know it today was explained as “melancholia” - Disease with particular mental and physical symptoms of obsessions and fears In 17 th century Europe, the concept of these mental disorders changed to “religious melancholy” Believed that the symptoms were derived from Satin

Symptoms of OCD Constantly washing hands and body Repeatedly checking things over Fearful of things being imperfect Obsessed with categorizing and arranging objects Collect items that have no personal use Superstitions about numbers, colors, and patterns

Diagnosis Although you may carry symptoms, you must see a doctor and be tested to know if you have OCD Most people are diagnosed by a psychiatrist or a family doctor that uses his or her medical judgment The disease can be diagnosed with a blood test, X-ray, or other medical tests, including an MRI

Treatments Treatments range from therapy to self-help and medication Medications include: Clomipramine Fluoxetine Sertraline Paroxetine Fluvoxamine

Famous People with OCD DeceasedLiving Charles Darwin Michael Jackson Albert Einstein Ludwig Van Beethoven Michelangelo Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson Winston Churchill Jessica Alba Donald Trump Cameron Diaz Leonardo DeCaprio Howie Mandel Penelope Cruz Charlie Sheen David Beckham

Other Illnesses Associated with OCD People with OCD often suffer from other illnesses including: Panic attacks Phobias Depression Eating disorders ADHD Learning disabilities

Common Obsessions Fear of dirt and germs Disgust with bodily fluids Concern with order and symmetry Perfection Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts Need of reassurance Fear of hurting family or friends Thinking of sounds, words, images, or numbers all the time

Common Compulsions -The actions you make continuously after recognizing your obsession(s) Cleaning and grooming Constantly double checking Repeating the same actions Ordering and organizing Counting to a certain number over and over Hoarding Seeking appraisal and reassurance

Statistics About 3.3 million American adults from ages (approximately 2.3 percent of Americans in this age group in a given year) have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD is equally common in females and males and starts to show around the adolescent age.

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