Compulsive hoarding

I have answers! I’m here to tell you everything you need to know about OCD. First of all, what exactly is OCD? OCD is commonly misunderstood. Many people believe that it’s just a fear of germs. It’s all that, but more. OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It’s a mental illness in which people have unwanted or repetitive thoughts, feelings, ideas, and obsessions. The cause of OCD is unknown, but it is thought to be the result of a brain malfunction. Nearly one half of all cases begin in…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Defined What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? The standard bench mark in the field of psychology for defining and assigning psychological conditions is massive text called the DSM-V, so we will begin there. DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (300.3):  Presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both...  The obsessions or compulsions are time-consuming (e.g., take more than 1 hour per day) or cause clinically significant distress or…

The anxiety disorder that Phillip, in the case study is experiencing seems to be the result of obsessive-compulsive disorder. If we look at the case study example for obsessive-compulsive disorder from the textbook according to (Sue et al.2014, p.107) Greenberg states that impulse thoughts and ideas are obsessions that lead to compulsion which is justification for what the individuals seems fit. It can make them over obsessive about ideas which if things don’t go perfect can lead to panic…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Josephine Beker Thomas Jefferson University Description of condition Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a heterogenous, chronic condition which can be further divided into subgroups dependent on the symptoms presented (Bjorgvinsson, Hart & Heffelfinger, 2007). It is characterized by obsessive thoughts or images, which cause stress or anxiety for the patients, as well as compulsive behaviors, which are often repetitive in nature and…

OCD is short for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Shelton 1). People with OCD worry about the little things. They live with endless doubt, trapped by uncontrollable fear. (Kato 1). “This disorder can affect every part of someone’s life emotionally, sexually, professionally and mentally.” (Shelton 1). This causes severe anxiety in those affected. “If it becomes severe enough, it can destroy a person’s capacity to function in the home, at work or at school.” (Hendrix 1). OCD is a worldwide disorder…

CBT is recognized as a helpful tool in treating depression, PTSD and obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD) and hoarding disorder (p. 181-182). Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) looks to improve the decision-making process as well as enhancing behavioral skills such as improving conversation, conflict resolution, and social skills (pp. 168-169). Cognitive…

Introduction Page This research paper explores what exactly Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is. This topic was chosen because of the lack of knowledge and misconception on OCD to the public eye. Many people think this is a disorder of excessive cleaning, but that is incorrect. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a complex disorder with three main parts to understand it: symptoms of OCD, treatments of OCD, and what causes OCD. These findings that we will discuss are significant because of what was…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a condition of excessive intrusive thoughts, called obsessions, that lead to repetitive behaviors or rituals, called compulsions, to soothe the brain. This condition makes people's brains feel overwhelmed or out of “control” of a simple worry, so it causes them to have irrational behaviors to calm this worry down. OCD obsessions usually occurs around themes such as doing well in school, excelling at athletics, job related matters, self appearance, keeping things…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Patients with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most popular types of therapy when treating disorders such as anxiety, panic disorders, and most commonly, obsessive compulsive disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy is defined as changing the disturbing thoughts of a person by identifying their feelings, beliefs, and behaviors in order to eventually change the behavior of the person (Courtois, 2009). Cognitive therapy treats…

Anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder have been part of Josh’s life since he was 3 or 4 years old. Josh Williams is 39 years old now and he never knew life without any of his issues, it’s just the part of who he is. For many years, especially in adolescence, his life was unbearable. He thought about suicide on a daily basis, injured himself with razors, and even became agoraphobic. But, Josh managed somehow to see bright part of the life. He enjoys in shopping, movies and food.…