Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD) is a disorder that many struggle with in their daily life. It can be life altering and change the person’s quality of life dramatically. The treatment for OCD consists of medication or therapy that will help one cope with this disorder. Many believe this disorder occurs because one fixates on over analyzing, washing their hands, or checking and rechecking (Fawcett, 2015). Researchers have not yet to identify the main cause of this disorder, but it has been studied that it is from an imbalance in chemicals and other factors that play a part (Steketee & McCorkle, 2012). OCD is a physiological disorder that is closely related to psychology and will be discussed using the psychodynamic perspective, methods, positive
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Some positive effects that someone with OCD might have is always having a clean and well organized room, office, and car. Not only that, but since they love to triple check on things, someone who suffers from OCD will likely make less mistakes (Penzel, 2016). Some other positives that come with this disorder is being very scheduled and being able to get everything they need done. An individual who suffers from OCD will constantly have thoughts that hang in one’s mind that constantly repeat. It can be a positive attribute as an individual will not forget things, but it can be a hindrance when they need to be studying or taking a test. There are also some negative attributes that come along with having OCD. It is all about learning how to cope with the negative side of OCD and turning it into something positive. Some negative effects would have to be getting anxiety from constantly checking on things, needing to repeatedly wash hands, and then begin to suffer from other psychological disorders (Goodman, 2016). OCD can lead to other disorders like “social isolation, low social functioning and comorbid illnesses such as anxiety/panic disorders and depression” (Thomsen, 1998, p. 11). There are many disorders that OCD can lead to if left untreated. Some many think that their usual habits are just who they are, but it can lead to something much more. There are some positives that come …show more content…
It is only beneficial to understand this popular disorder (Fawcett, 2015). As popular as this disorder is, it is a serious and deathly health condition that could lead to other serious health conditions. It is a physiological disorder that may suffer with, but with the right doctors it can be maintain to give the best possible outlook on life (Goodman, 2016). Positive and negative outcomes will come from it, but do not let the stigma of a mental disorder affect the body, mind, and spiritual
Some positive effects that someone with OCD might have is always having a clean and well organized room, office, and car. Not only that, but since they love to triple check on things, someone who suffers from OCD will likely make less mistakes (Penzel, 2016). Some other positives that come with this disorder is being very scheduled and being able to get everything they need done. An individual who suffers from OCD will constantly have thoughts that hang in one’s mind that constantly repeat. It can be a positive attribute as an individual will not forget things, but it can be a hindrance when they need to be studying or taking a test. There are also some negative attributes that come along with having OCD. It is all about learning how to cope with the negative side of OCD and turning it into something positive. Some negative effects would have to be getting anxiety from constantly checking on things, needing to repeatedly wash hands, and then begin to suffer from other psychological disorders (Goodman, 2016). OCD can lead to other disorders like “social isolation, low social functioning and comorbid illnesses such as anxiety/panic disorders and depression” (Thomsen, 1998, p. 11). There are many disorders that OCD can lead to if left untreated. Some many think that their usual habits are just who they are, but it can lead to something much more. There are some positives that come …show more content…
It is only beneficial to understand this popular disorder (Fawcett, 2015). As popular as this disorder is, it is a serious and deathly health condition that could lead to other serious health conditions. It is a physiological disorder that may suffer with, but with the right doctors it can be maintain to give the best possible outlook on life (Goodman, 2016). Positive and negative outcomes will come from it, but do not let the stigma of a mental disorder affect the body, mind, and spiritual