Obsessive Complusive Disorder (OCD) by https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe By: Jessica Ulisse en-us 2023-02-09 19:39:27 UTC 2026-01-05 07:53:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Provide a general description of the mental illness/addiction. 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485053482 OCD is a common disorder that is very long lasting. It is compulsions of obsession behavior that he or she feels need to repeat over and over again. Examples are needing things orderly and symmetrical, aggressive thoughts of harming yourself or others, and doing senseless things to reduce anxiety. 

]]> 2023-02-16 14:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485053482 What are some signs and symptoms that accompany this mental illness/addiction? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485054289
  • Cleaning and washing hands
  • Overly rechecking things
  • Counting
  • Asking for reassurance
  • Repeating words in their head

    • ]]>     2023-02-16 14:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485054289     Signs (detectable by an observer) Symptoms (felt by the individual) 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485055534 2023-02-16 14:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485055534 What are some social, environmental or physical causes or precursors of this mental illness or that may start someone on the path to this addiction? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485056331 Social:
    • Family history. Having parents or other family members with the disorder can increase the risk increase of developing OCD.
    • Stressful life events

    Environmental:
    Bacteria:
    • People with OCD have fear of cross contamination, this causes anxiety and distress.
    • They try to relieve this stress by having compulsive behavior like excessive washing hands. 

    Physical: 
    • Genetics
    • Brain abnormalities 
    • Communication problems between the brains deeper structures and front part of the brain
    ]]>     2023-02-16 14:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485056331     How does this mental illness/addiction affect a person emotionally? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485057287  People with OCD experience anxiety, fear and disgust in response to obsessive thoughts. 

    ]]>     2023-02-16 14:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485057287     How does it affect them physically? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485059018 People with OCD get affected physically because they overly continue to clean themselves not realizing the damage they do to their skin. The damage causes severe dry skin which causes eczema.

    ]]>     2023-02-16 14:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485059018     How does it affect them socially? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485059963 It affects them socially because they have a certain behavior which prevents them from doing normal day things, for example, doing things that make them feel better so they are not focused on things around them.

    ]]>     2023-02-16 14:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485059963     Where can someone go to get help in your community for this mental illness/addiction? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485060620 Where to find treatment:
    • At a psychiatrist or a psychologist
    In order to set up an evaluation, the first step in therapy is to speak with a healthcare professional. If the worry or discomfort is related to experiences of a traumatic incident that actually occurred, or if the anxieties are founded on other thoughts or beliefs, will be determined by a thorough evaluation by a mental health expert. The mental health professional should also determine if the OCD patient has tic disorders currently or in the past.

    ]]>     2023-02-16 14:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485060620     What are some ways you can help or support someone with this mental illness/addiction? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485061703 Some ways to help support someone with this mental illness is to offer emotional support and encourage them to challenge their compulsive thoughts. I can also remind them to seek advice to help them get over the fear. 

    ]]>     2023-02-16 14:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485061703     What is the name of the facility or program and what is their website address? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485066891 Supportgroups.com 
    https://www.supportgroups.com/ocd-and-misophonia-group  ]]>     2023-02-16 14:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2485066891     What is the demographic they serve? T 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486939731 he demographics they serve is everyone included. Some people who are born with OCD are diagnosed. ]]> 2023-02-18 04:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486939731 Where is the facility/program located and what type of facilities do they have? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940029  The program involves joining groups and discussing each other's thoughts.]]> 2023-02-18 04:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940029 What are the goals of the facility or program? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940086 The goal for this is to invite other people with similar experiences in a safe environment. When joining the groups the idea is that you share how your feelings and fellow users can reply in telling their similarities as well. ]]> 2023-02-18 04:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940086 Describe the programming. (What do the clients do each day? How long are clients typically at the facility/program? How do the clients interact with the outdoor environment? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940249 The clients are put in groups with other online clients, they share their feelings and how they feel about their everyday challenges. There is no limit of how many days you need to stay in the group, these groups are meant for support whenever needed. The clients interact with the outdoor environment by hearing the experience of other people, this would help the clients anxiety when going out because there is a knowing of how other people relate. ]]> 2023-02-18 04:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940249 Should we all work on our mental health as a part of our daily lives? Could resilience be a helpful tool in our journey? 350453825 https://padlet.com/350453825/luu7zabqevl8hyoe/wish/2486940300 Yes, working on our mental health as a part of our daily lives is very important. This is a way to keep ourselves calm and free. Having resilience is very helpful for this journey because it keeps us flexible in wanting to push ourselves to do more. 


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