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Is OCD the same for everyone, or does it act differently for others?

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Is OCD the same for everyone, or does it act differently for others?

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RESOURCES (might need to scroll):
1) https://www.healthline.com
2) https://www.treatmyocd.com

HEALTHLINE:
There are different types of OCD, and not everyone has the same type.
- Cleaning and Contamination
- Symmetry and Ordering
- Forbidden Thoughts
- Hoarding
OCD involves Obsession and Compulsive symptoms.

TREAT MY OCD:
Everyone experiences some kind of OCD during their lifetime, but some people experience it more than others and they find it overwhelming and you react to them with repetitive behaviors.
- "Just Right" OCD
- Checking OCD
- Magical Thinking OCD
- Contamination OCD
- Harm OCD
- Existential OCD

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RESOURCES (might need to scroll):
1) https://iocdf.org
2) https://www.psychguides.com
3) https://qbi.uq.edu.au

INTERNATIONAL OCD FOUNDATION:
Research suggests that OCD might be caused by miscommunication between the front and deeper parts of the brain.

Research also shows that OCD runs in families and that genes likely play a role in the development of the disorder.

PSYCH GUIDES:
OCD is caused by incorrect information processing. People can treat it by going to therapy.

Researchers have not yet discovered the gene that causes OCD, but they do believe that genes play a role in causing the development of OCD. Children with relatives who have the disorder are more likely to develop the disorder earlier in life.

Sometimes, symptoms begin to show through kids after they've had strep throat. "Medical researchers believe that in this case, an autoimmune mechanism is to blame. In these cases, treatment with antibiotics may be effective in combatting OCD symptoms."

Research shows that OCD is formed from miscommunication between the deeper structures and front parts of the brain.

Increasing the levels of serotonin can help alleviate OCD symptoms.

QUEENSLAND BRAIN INSTITUTE:
- Genetics
- Environmental factors
- Brain structure and function

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RESOURCES (might need to scroll):
1) https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
2) https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

BETTER HEALTH #1:
"Family members and friends may become deeply involved in the person’s rituals and may have to assume responsibility and care for many daily activities that the person with OCD is unable to undertake. This can cause distress and disruption to all members of the family."

People with OCD are usually aware that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational and excessive, but they feel like they cannot control or resist them.

BETTER HEALTH #2:
"People with OCD experience recurrent and persistent thoughts, images, or impulses that are intrusive and unwanted (obsessions). They also perform repetitive and ritualistic actions that are excessive, time-consuming, and distressing (compulsions)."

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Does OCD affect a certain gender more than another?

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Does OCD affect a certain gender more than another?

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RESOURCES (might need to scroll):
1) https://iocdf.org

OCD can start at any age from Preschool to adulthood. Normally, it occurs between 8-12 years or early teen years to adulthood.

OCD equally affects every sex, race, ethnicity, and background.

Around 2-3 million adults in the US have OCD or 1 in 100 adults. At least 1 in 200 kids have OCD or about 500,000 kids in the US.

In a medium to a large school, about 20 of the kids would be struggling with OCD.

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RESOURCES (might need to scroll):
1) https://www.mayoclinic.org
2) https://www.nhs.uk

MAYO CLINIC
Obsessive-compulsive disorder consists of both obsessions and compulsions. Although, you may experience only compulsions or only obsessions. Sometimes you do not realize your obsessions and/or compulsions are reasonable or excessive, but they take up a great deal of your time and they affect your daily routines and social, school, and work environments.

Obsessions
Some ways of knowing if you have any of the symptoms:
- Fear of contamination or dirt
- Doubts about safety routines
- Intense stress about orderliness
- Images of driving a car into people
- Thoughts of acting inappropriately

Compulsions
Compulsions typically have themes to them. Some ways of knowing if you have any of the symptoms:
- Washing and Cleaning
- Checking
- Counting
- Orderliness
- Following strict routines
- Demanding reassurance

NHS
Obsessive-compulsion disorder has 3 main elements:
- Compulsions - repetitive actions or behaviors that make the victim feel driven to perform it, with anxiety and distress caused if not achieved
- Emotions - an obsession that causes much distress or intense anxiety
- Obsessions - intrusive or unwanted thoughts, images, or urges repeatedly coming up in your mind

Knowing the symptoms of OCD can really help you determine if you have the disorder or not (see Is OCD the same for everyone, or does it act differently for others? section for details on the symptoms).

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RESOURCES (might need to scroll):
1) https://www.mind.org.uk
2) https://www.mayoclinic.org

MIND:
"Repeating compulsions can take up a lot of time, and you might avoid certain situations that trigger your OCD. This can mean that you're not able to go to work, see family and friends, eat out or even go outside. Obsessive thoughts can make it hard to concentrate and leave you feeling exhausted."

Sometimes people feel like they need to hide their OCD from the people they love.

MAYO CLINIC:
Some problems of having the disorder that can affect your daily may be:
- Excessive time spent engaging in ritualistic routines
- Health issues, such as contact with dermatitis from frequent hand-washing
- Difficulty attending work, school or social activities
- Troubled relationships
- Overall poor quality of life
- Suicidal thoughts and/or behavior

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INTERVIEWEE: School Counselor
1) Do people come to you asking questions about OCD?
2) Do you think OCD is a positive or negative "trait"?
3) Do you think OCD is something people should watch for in their children, or be concerned about?

Could you potentially post in canvas this survey we must also have? I would like to get as many responses as I can. Adult and student responses are acceptable.