Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Do We Choose Or Are We Programmed? Erika Dixon Algonquin College ENL1813 Communications Persuasive Research Essay Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Do We Choose Or Are We Programmed? Sometimes I ask myself, “Where did my OCD Come From?” or, I have a mental breakdown and ask myself, “What am I doing?” Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is unwanted repetitive behaviours and thoughts that torture about 2% of the population (HealthProfs.com, 2014). Some people are
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Lisa Stoltey January 13, 2013 Obsessive-compulsion disorder HCA/240 Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts; feelings, ideas, sensations or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something. People that suffer from OCD are often entirely consumed by these compulsions that it can be difficult to function normally on a regular basis. There are many facts, myths, and beliefs about how OCD works, came about, treated and coped with
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English 102 10 June 2010 Contamination OCD and Our Health Contamination obsessive-compulsive disorder can be the most unnecessary and most annoying disorder out there. Consider the feeling of constantly tracing the history of germ contents for everything you touch. It’s nearly impossible, but enough to drive a person crazy. Dealing with contamination OCD myself, I am a self-proclaimed “germ-a-phobe” or “germ-freak,” but living in fear of germs is not what I always dreamed of. Anxiety is an
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Drawing Conclusions on Joan Crawford’s Cognitive and Personality Disorders 1. Define each of these disorders from our book. Research the Internet for a bit more detail about how someone might contract some of these disorders. Obsessive compulsive disorder, (or OCD,) is a mental illness that deals with a person’s obsession with orderliness, perfection, and control. One might develop this disorder due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. Other causes can include environmental, neurobiological,
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about disorders. I don’t think it showed a true aspect of schizophrenia, or maybe just a watered down version of it. Joon’s outburst at the end of the movie seemed to be the most realistic version of the disorder. Joon is portrayed as pretty much normal except for her quirky ways and the unusual things she does. She acts like a child and is very unpredictable. 3. No, it seemed very unrealistic, almost watered down. A good story but more about their lives than the true illness. 4. Obsessive Compulsive
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Tourette syndrome: Is It Neurological or Psychological? Tourette syndrome (TS), named for Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called “tics” (National Institute of Neurological Disorders, 2012). For instance, someone with TS may repeatedly blink their eyes, shrug their shoulders or jerk their head. Early symptoms of TS are noticed in childhood between the ages of 3 and 9 and occurs in people
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Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM IV, listed hoarding as a symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), known as “compulsive hoarding” (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). However, throughout the years research has shown “compulsive hoarding” did not respond to OCD treatments, thus redefining hoarding in the [DSM-V-TR] as a psychiatric disorder (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Until more recently hoarding was a very secretive and shameful disorder. Research suggest that 3-5%
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Theresa Ensign Burlington County College ABSTRACT Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that effects nearly 5 million Americans, and half a million children. OCD is a disease that many people know of, but few people know about. Many people associate repeated washing of hands, or flicking of switches, and even cleanliness with OCD. However there are many more symptoms, and there are also explanations for
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Transcript: Client and Helper: H1: Hello my name is Tina and I’m interviewing you today for a class paper would you like to participate in my study? The Skill You Used: Open question Comments: I was trying to engage in getting the client into opening up and sharing while understanding that I am a student providing her counseling. C1: Sure, I have a lot going on in my life and could really use someone to talk to because I am not doing particularly well right now. Comments: Client seemed
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random times. Not only does tourettes present physical challenges, but it presents mental challenges as well. It is known that tourettes can cause a person to develop learning disabilities. Some of these disabilities include obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit
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