A psychological
disorder in which a person experiences obsessive thoughts and compulsive
actions. These may include; checking actions, cleaning, washing,
counting, and even hoarding. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD),
one of the anxiety disorders, is a potentially disabling condition
that can persist throughout a person's life.
International
OCD Foundation - Based in Boston USA - Founded by a group of people
with OCD in 1986, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is an international
not-for-profit organization made up of people with Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, as well as their families, friends,
professionals and others.. 3/5
Drug
Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Obsessive-compulsive
disorder is a common psychiatric condition with a prevalence of up
to 1% of adults, in which the patient engages in repetitive actions
(compulsions, e.g. hand washing) or trains of thought (obsessions,
e.g. counting rituals) which he knows are irrational but which, if
he stops, lead to incapacitating anxiety. 3/5
NIMH
Obssessive Compulsive Disorder - Signs, Symptoms and Treatment.-
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is
characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or
repetitive behaviors (compulsions). Repetitive behaviors such as handwashing,
counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope
of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing
these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary
relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety. 3/5
OCD
Action (UK) -
OCD Action is the largest national charity focusing on Obsessive Compulsive
Disorders. 4/5
OCD
UK - Obbsessive Compulsice Disorder Charity for Help and Support.
OCD-UK is the charity dedicated to improving the mental health and
well-being of almost one million people in the UK whose lives are
affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. 4/5
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
