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Obsessive Compulsive Anxiety Disorder - OCD Symptoms and Treatment

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a relatively rare disorder. While many people have minor obsessional symptoms, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder itself occurs in only about 1 in 1000 people. It frequently comes on in adolescence. People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder vary in their ability to resist carrying out rituals but if they do try to resist their anxiety tends to increase until they give in, which provides temporary relief. OCD is uncommon in the general population, but minor obsessional symptoms are fairly common.

Symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

An increase in obsessional symptoms can occur in depression. The main symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be divided into two main groups - obsessions and compulsions. The symptoms are a little different to other anxiety disorders and include -

• Obsessional thoughts that come repeatedly into the persons mind, despite to stop them. They are unpleasant and often abhorrent. The thoughts are clearly recognized by the person as being their own. Trying to stop the thoughts causes other anxiety disorders.
• Compulsive acts are repetitive actions based on the obsessional thoughts. These actions are not pleasurable, but hey help to reduce the anxiety associated with obsessional thoughts.

What are the causes and Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

We know little about why people get it, although there may be a genetic component. Some research has shown a higher proportions of sufferers to have affected parents than in general population. People with OCD also may have depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, an eating disorder or a learning disorder such as dyslexia.

There is effective treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The two main treatments that we know are effective are medications and cognitive behavioral therapy. OCD is tenacious, but improvement occurs in 60% to 70% of patients who obtain treatment.

Related topics of Anxiety

What is Anxiety

Symptoms of Anxiety

Causes of Anxiety Disorders

Types of Anxiety Disorder

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Panic Disorder
• Phobic Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Stress Related Disorders

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders

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