Compulsive hoarding

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Nature & Treatment Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe anxiety disorder that affects approximately 2% of the population (Biorgvinsson, Hart, & Heffelfinger, 2017). It is classified in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as an anxiety disorder that is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions. The etiology of OCD is unclear, however, many theories including psychological, neuropsychological and biological may…

We can tell not only by studying Melvin’s behavior but also because it is explicitly stated in the movie when Melvin barges into his therapist’s office saying, “"How can you diagnose someone as having obsessive compulsive disorder and then pretend I had some choice about barging in?" Obsessions are defined as "persistent ideas, thoughts, impulses, or images that are experienced as intrusive and inappropriate and that cause marked anxiety or distress", which are difficult…

thought in your mind where you can still focus on other things. An obsession is something that you cannot stop thinking about. It is constantly taking over your thoughts to the point where you can’t think about anything else. The term, “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” or “OCD’ is also used very loosely. The National Institute of Mental Disorders…

DSM-V is a useful tool that helps to understand and treat Scott’s condition. DSM-5 defines OCD by the presence of both obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent, unwanted thoughts and impulses. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals perform in response to obsessions (DSM-5, 2013). Scott has an obsession as he experiences recurrent and unwanted thoughts of being infected with germs that causes him to feel stressed. Likewise, he attempts to suppress these…

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental disorders nowadays. According to the Openstax textbook, the disorder claims 2.3% of the U.S. population; it provokes obsessive thoughts and ritualistic actions (Openstax, 2014, p. 557). These thoughts and actions seem to be baseless and nonsensical from perspective of healthy individuals. However, for patients with OCD, it is impossible for them to ignore the urge of their thoughts. In patients’ thoughts, checking is the most…

it seemed like Charlie was playing with the light switch is because he sufferes from the mental illness known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is a disease that includes both obsessive and compulsive tendincies. It is a common disorder that effects individuals of all ages from child to adult. Defined by the National Institute of Mental Health, "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a common, chronic and long lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a disorder that exists in our society. As explained on https://www.nimh.nih.gov, OCD is a somewhat common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, recurring thoughts, obsessions, behaviors, and compulsions, that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over and never get off their mind. OCD is a real disorder and is not just a quirk or a pet peeve. People who have OCD are affected by it everyday and have to deal with the…

Is Kissing Doorknobs as Good as it Gets?: OCD compare/contrast Obsessive compulsive disorder is a distressing disease. People with OCD tend to double check things more than the normal person. A person with OCD might perform routines or rituals over and over. These rituals quiet the part of their brain causing the obsessions. An example would be someone who is obsessed with germs. They develop a compulsion to wash their hands multiple times a day. The obsession is with germs, and the ritual is…

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disorder that is characterized by incoherent thoughts and obsessions that could potentially lead to repetitive behavior. Though, more often than not, one may not realize that their obsessions are not reasonable. Often one may try to ignore their obsessions or stop them. By doing this, it can only increase their distress or anxiety. Contrary to some belief, obsessive compulsive disorder does not discriminate. OCD affects children and adults, both male and…

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also referred to as OCD, is defined as a mental disorder where people have unwanted, reoccurring thoughts that they are unable to control. An individual may feel the need to repeatedly perform a certain task over and over again, hoard items that they do not need, or constantly have the urge to check something frequently. Some examples of obsessions that a person with OCD may have are simple activities such a locking a door,…