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This is a project for a high school Ap
Psychology course. This is a fictionalized
account of having a psychological ailment.
For questions about this blog project or its
content please email the teacher, Laura
Astorian:laura.astorian@cobbk12.org.
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An anxiety disorder characterized by
unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions
Thoughts-obsessions
Actions- compulsions
Offensive thoughts that will not go away
Comes to the point where functioning is
difficult
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Mild functional impairment –thoughts occupy
less than 1 hour of your day
Moderate functional impairment –thoughts
occupy 1 to 3 hours of your day
Severe functional impairment –thoughts
occupy more than 3 hours of your day
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No one really knows the cause
Scientist say that it is a combination of
environmental and genetic factors
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The Zohar-Fineberg Obsessive Compulsive
Screen- a questionnaire that helps doctors
identify OCD
Examples of types of questions include:
Do you wash or clean a lot?
Do you check things a lot?
Is there any thought that keeps bothering you that
you would like to get rid of but can't?
Do your daily activities take time to finish?
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Concern with dirt, germs, toxins
Paranoid
Symmetry, order, preciseness
Repeating rituals
Checking doors multiple times
Excessive behaviors:
Hand washing, bathing
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Obsession - the patient's thoughts are
dominated by a constant obsessive concern or
fear
Anxiety - the obsessive thoughts trigger a
sensation of extreme anxiety and anguish.
Compulsion - a pattern of compulsive
behaviors are adopted to relieve the distress
and anxiety
Temporary relief - the compulsive behaviors
help relieve some of the symptoms of anxiety.
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Arranging ornaments, cans, clothes, etc. in a
certain way, either symmetrically or so they all
point in the same direction
Checking that all appliances in the kitchen are
turned off
Counting numbers in certain patterns
Hand washing
Hoarding
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I often get angry and cannot gather words to
explain to them what it is
I feel as soon as I explain it they are going to
think I`m just a neat freak
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He says he contends with obsessive thoughts,
needs to make sure objects are lined up
perfectly, and allows only certain foods in his
refrigerator.
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It manifests as an intense awareness of germs.
Fox refuses to use public restrooms or
restaurant silverware, and displays some
symptoms of agoraphobia.
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Cameron Diaz’s condition manifests itself as an
overwhelming fear of germs, especially on
doorknobs. In her home, the polish is worn off
of every knob because she insists on opening
them with her elbows. She also cleans her
house daily and washes her hands multiple
times every day.
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My record of washing my hands in one hour is
15
I check all the doors in my house three times
before I go to sleep
I bite my nails rapidly and unconsciously
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I organize my desk before I study each day
I bathe twice a day and still do not feel clean
I always have the urge to clean
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Exposure and response prevention
involves repeated exposure to the source of your
obsession
For example, if you are a compulsive hand washer,
you might be asked to touch the door handle in a public
restroom and then be prevented from washing..
Cognitive therapy
teach you healthy and effective ways of responding
to obsessive thoughts, without resorting to
compulsive behavior.
