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1. OCD

2. INDEX
 INTRODUCTION
 CATEGORIES
 SYMPTOMS
 CAUSES
 DIAGNOSIS
 TREATMENT
 COMPLICATIONS
 ABOUT MEDDCO

3. INTRODUCTION
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder better known as OCD is a brain based disorder in which
people have recurring unwanted thoughts & sensations that makes them to something
repetitively. It causes fear, worriedness, uneasiness & apprehensive in the person suffering
from it.
It is characterized by anxiety provoking ideas or obsessions that provokes the suffering
person to make them to commit compulsion action to lessen their anxiety.
 Obsession – Repetitive, Impulsive, Instructive ideas or thoughts.
 Compulsion – Repetitive behaviours that are senseless and unrealistic.

4. CATEGORIES
There are no classified types or categories of OCD. But researchers suggest OCD in 4 main
categories.

5. SYMPTOMS
OCD usually have both obsessive symptoms & compulsive symptoms. But it is also
possible that the person suffering might have only obsessive symptoms or compulsive
symptoms.
Obsessive Symptoms Compulsive Symptoms
 Fear of contamination or dirt
 Doubting & having uncertainty
 Needing things orderly &
symmetrically
 Aggressive & unwanted thoughts
 Washing & Cleaning
 Checking & Counting
 Following a strict routine
 Orderliness
 Demanding reassurance

6. SYMPTOMS
There are some long-lasting symptoms are also there,

7. CAUSES
The cause of OCD have not fully understand. But there are 3 main theories
1. Biology – Biological OCD includes the result of changes in body’s natural chemistry or
brain functions.
2. Genetics – OCD may have a genetics impact. But scientists or researchers are still not
sure about it.
3. Learning – OCD behaviour can be learned from watching family members or gradually
learned over time.

8. DIAGNOSIS
There are 3 steps to diagnose Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
1. Psychological Evaluation – This includes discussing the thoughts, feelings, symptoms
& behaviour patterns of a person to determine he has obsessive compulsive disorder or
not.
2. DSM-5 – The doctor might use a criteria from DSM-5, which is a classification of
mental health disorders used by mental health professionals.
3. Physical Exam – This can be done to rule out any possibility of any physical problems
that might be causing the symptoms.

9. TREATMENT
OCD treatment may not result in cure but it may help to control the symptoms. Depending
on the severity of OCD some people need long-term, ongoing or intrusive treatment.
The two main treatments of OCD are psychotherapy & medications
Psychotherapy Medications
 Cognitive behaviour
therapy(CBT) –
Which replaces
negative thoughts
with positive ones.
 Exposure &
Responsive
prevention(ERT) –
It makes you learn
ways to face your
urges or fear.
Anti depressants are often
prescribed to treat OCD,
which include
 Clomipramine
 fluoxetine
 Paroxetine
 Sertraline

10. COMPLICATIONS
 Excessive time spent engaging in ritualistic behaviours.
 Health issues
 Difficulty attending work, school or social activities
 Troubled relationships
 Overall poor quality of life
 Suicidal thoughts & behaviour

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