OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder By: Teaunah Moulden

Definition/Explanation 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. I chose this topic because at times I believe I suffer from OCD. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

Facts and Statistics OCD is the 4th most common mental illness People with OCD are often anxious and depressed. NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. approximately 3.3 million people have OCD The average age for the onset for actual OCD symptoms is 19

NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Symptoms Have repeated thoughts or images about many different things, such as fear of germs, dirt, or intruders; acts of violence; hurting loved ones; conflicts with religious beliefs; or being overly tidy Don't get pleasure when performing the behaviors or rituals, but get slight relief from the anxiety the thoughts cause Signs Do the same rituals over and over such as washing hands, locking and unlocking doors, counting, keeping unneeded items, or repeating the same steps again and again Types Washers & cleaners Checkers Hoarders Intrusive thoughts Ordering

Analyzing the types of OCD Washers and Cleaners Constant fear of being infected with germs and spreading their germs to someone elseCheckers A fear that forgetting to lock or switch something off will cause harm, for which they will be blamed.Hoarders Fear of discarding certain objects in the belief that they may be of use in the future. Intrusive Thoughts Having obsessional thoughts that are disturbing, horrific, and unacceptableOrdering Obsession to organize or arrange objects in a specific pattern or order before performing a daily task

NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. OCD in kids is usually diagnosed between the ages of 7 and 12. The doctor or a mental health professional will ask the child questions to try and detect the illness. The doctor or health professional may have to ask about the child’s family history as well. OCD remains undiagnosed. Typical Questions asked by the doctor: Do you have to check things over and over again? Do you have to wash your hands a lot, more than most kids? Do you count to a certain number or do things a certain number of times? Are there things you have to do before you go to bed

The behaviors of child with OCD often take up a great deal of time and energy, making it more difficult to complete tasks, such as homework or chores, or to enjoy life. Because a child is often feeling frustrated or guilty for not being able to control their own thoughts or actions, kids with OCD also can suffer from low self-esteem or from shame or embarrassment about what they're thinking or feeling. May feel pressured because they don't have enough time to do everything Might become irritable because he or she feels compelled to stay awake late into the night or miss an activity or outing to complete the compulsive rituals. Kids might have difficulties with attention or concentration because of the intrusive thoughts. Kids can deal with this disablity by talking it out with other kids diagnosed with OCD. This will allow them to know they aren’t the only ones with it and they can fit in with someone somewhere.

Daily Life with OCD Watch this video to understand the life a college athlete suffereing from OCD.

1.Internationl OCD Foundation 2. Anxiety Disorders Association of America 3.Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Support Group

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