Articles and FAQs about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Symptoms of OCD

Symptoms and Treatment Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Introduction to OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), its symptoms and treatment with medicines and cognitive-behavioural therapy.
Definition of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurrent obsessional or compulsive acts, thoughts you cannot resist, even though you understand that you really do not want them.
Prevalence of OCD
1-2 % of all people suffer from OCD.
Missed OCD diagnosis
OCD is ofen mis-diagnosed as something else.
OCD and quality of life
Maybe the environment (family or friends) are more concerned by the occurrence of compulsive behaviour, but for the OCD patient this might be less stressful compared to the obsessive thoughts.
Obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders
What disorders are associated with OCD?
OCD - Clinical diagnosis often missed
What is the prevalence of OCD in a clinical setting?
PANDAS - Severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Children
An infection in early childchood can cause obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) of a special kind.
Age of Onset of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
At what age does OCD start?
OCD and Violence
If a person has OCD and problems with violence, then OCD treatment may cause the violent behaviour to disappear.
OCD and Nose Picking
People with OCD or related disorder usually feel an anxiety or huge tension if they are not allowed to practise their obsessive habit.
Trichotillomania (Compulsive Hair Pulling, TTM) and Related Disorders
What are typical complications associated with trichotillomania (TTM)?
Chronic itching and skin picking can be caused by OCD
What are psychological causes of chronic itchiness?
Paraphilia Sexual Behaviours and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
For some patients with paraphilia-type sexual problems therapists find a compulsion or obsessive behaviour related to the sexual problem.