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More than 6.6 million people (one in 40 people) suffer from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCS). This disease often begins in times of emotional stress, the major life transitions, health issues, and events that represent new levels of responsibility. OCD is a disorder of time very slow and, as DSM-IV, may worry a person for an hour or more a day.
A diagnosis of OCD is recognized by the following DSM IV criteria.
Obsessions:
1. Persistent thoughts and images that creates anxiety and / or anxiety
2. These images and thoughts are recognized as irrational and go beyond the fears experienced normally on a day to day
3. Some attempt is then made to neutralize these impulses, images, and thoughts with some other action, behavior or thoughts.
Compulsions:
1. Repetitive behaviors (checking doors, handwashing) or mental acts such as counting that are in response to obsessions of the person.
2. These events and behaviors are performed to reduce their anxiety and regain control over some event or situation perceived.
The Symptoms Frequently this disorder:
1. Handwashing
2. Cleaning compulsions
3. Checking compulsions
Other symptoms:
4. Compulsive counting
5. The hoarding, saving and collecting compulsions
6. Need for constant
7. Need for symmetry
8. Unwanted sexual and / or aggressive thoughts
9. Orders rituals
10. Contamination obsessions
If you've ever watched the TV series "Monk", who are aware that many people experience various symptoms. For example, Monk frustrates the people around him because of his extreme fear of contamination and need for symmetry. His OCD absorb large amounts of energy and time on a daily basis. Seeing the spectacle, is clearly evident distress and discomfort cause of these thoughts and the powerful urges that it feels to neutralize them. Monk gives a good overview of the struggles of people with OCD have engaged in activities daily life.
Shame prevents many people from receiving the help they need. There is often commenting on news reports about people with OCD who have successfully hidden his illness from others for years. They have felt hopeless, however, cognitive-behavioral treatment has been a very successful therapy is change mistaken beliefs specific to OCD.
Evelyn Wenzel, LCSW, CAP is a cognitive behavioral therapist working in total Life Counseling Center. To contact her, call (407) 248-0030.
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About the Author: Evelyn Wenzel,MSW,LCSW,CAP enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in PTSD, Depression,Addictions, Anxiety, self-injurious behavior, and sexual abuse. She has a diverse background in counseling, which includes working in a hospital setting, drug rehab, school counseling, home health counseling, and private practice. Evelyn has spoken on a variety of topics all over the state. She has spoken at the National Association of Social Workers, Christian school regional conferences, School Social Work National Conference, and school in-services. Some of the topics she has spoken on include: Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents, Sexual Abuse, Mandated Reporting, Depression, Anxiety, and Eating Disorders. Access more complimentary counseling and coaching resources from The Total Life Counseling Center (407.248.0030) by visiting their extensive posting of blogs and special reports at http://www.totallifecounseling.com
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